Janssens v. Janssens

FLEMING, J., Associate Judge.

Melissa Janssens timely appeals a final judgment of dissolution of marriage rendered October 2, 2009 (nunc pro tunc September 8, 2009). She raises a single issue on appeal — whether the trial court abused its discretion by awarding her alimony of only one dollar per month. For the reasons set forth below, we find that the court did abuse its discretion and reverse and remand for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

Melissa and Bruce Janssens were married on September 24, 1994. They have one child, Kimberly, born July 14, 1998. The couple separated in…