Power v. Power

Denis Patrick Power (“Personal Representative”), who is the personal representative of the Estate of Niall Power, appeals a nonfinal order modifying a final judgment of dissolution of marriage between Mr. Power and his former wife, Caitlin Barry Power. We have jurisdiction pursuant to Rule 9.130(a)(4), Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure. Because we conclude that the trial court erroneously modified a vested interest of Mr. Power’s estate, we reverse.

When the trial court rendered a final judgment dissolving the marriage between Mr. and Ms. Power, it required that the marital residence be…