Paffel v. Paffel

*98HALL, Chief Justice:

These cases, which were consolidated for purposes of appeal, arise out of the separation and subsequent divorce of Wayne C. Paffel (“appellant”) and Jean K. Paffel (“respondent”). Appellant seeks reversal of case No. 19423, in which he was ordered to pay permanent alimony to respondent. Appellant also seeks reversal of case No. 19462, in which summary judgment was entered in favor of respondent for alimony arrearages.

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Appellant and respondent were married on June 18,1949, in Minnesota. The couple have two children who are both now adults. The parties separated on or about…