Nugent v. Nugent

David Nugent (“Former Husband”) appeals the final judgment dissolving his marriage to Joy Nugent (“Former Wife”). Former Husband also appeals the order awarding attorney’s fees and costs to Former Wife. 1 We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for the trial court to readdress the equitable distribution of the parties’ assets.

The parties were married for over nine years; they had no children together. Former Husband worked throughout the marriage as an auto-body technician. Former Wife worked sporadically during the marriage but ■ has not been employed since 2007. She testified that…