Partridge v. Partridge

Opinion

SPARKS, Acting P. J.

William Partridge appeals from the judgment of the trial court ordering him “to hold Respondent [Rebecca Partridge] harmless for tax liabilities” and “to pay $500 for Respondent’s attorney fees and costs.” He contends both aspects of the judgment were an abuse of the lower court’s discretion. We agree the trial court could not allocate the entirety of the community’s tax debts to the husband as a sanction for his irresponsibility with respect to his internal revenue duties. For that reason, we shall reverse with directions. In light of this disposition, we shall…