Thomas v. Thomas

Shirley Thomas, the former wife, appeals a final, post-dissolution order adopting a magistrate’s findings and recommendations. She raises a number of issues that lack merit and do not warrant discussion. However, we find that a reversal is warranted as to two minor issues. First, although the trial court properly awarded fees to the former husband pursuant to the terms of the marital settlement agreement, the order on appeal does not include findings as to the reasonableness of the fees in terms of the time spent and the hourly rate awarded. These findings are required. Voronin v. Voronina,…