Legal Opinion

Stone v. Stone

District Court of Appeal of Florida

Decided January 15, 1987No. 86-376Published

1Opinion of the Court

ORFINGER, Judge.

Because reasonable men could differ as to the amount and nature of the alimony awarded to the former wife, we find no abuse of discretion in that award and affirm. Canakaris v. Canakaris, 382 So.2d 1197 (Fla.1980).

The husband also complains of a provision in the final judgment which reduces his obligation for alimony by 50 cents for each dollar that the wife’s net income increases over the sum of $134.00 per week. There is no corresponding provision which serves to increase the husband’s obligation should the former wife's income diminish below that figure. He points to Wilbur…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Canakaris v. CanakarisSupreme Court of Florida · 1980
  2. Wilbur v. WilburDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1981

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