Biskie v. Biskie

In this dissolution of marriage case, the appellant, Sandra L. Biskie (the wife), raises several issues on appeal, only one of which merits discussion. She argues that the trial court erred by denying her permanent, periodic alimony in the final judgment that dissolved her marriage to Michael John Biskie (the husband). We agree. On this sole issue, we reverse and remand for further proceedings.

The parties were married for 15 years and no children were born of the marriage. The parties lived a modest lifestyle; however, they accumulated a large amount of short-term debt during the marriage.…