Goldstein v. Goldstein

Sandra Goldstein, the wife, appeals an amended final judgment of dissolution of marriage. She contends that the trial court abused its discretion in denying her request for attorney’s fees and costs and failing to make findings as to her financial need and the husband’s ability to pay. The wife also argues that the trial court erred in attributing depleted joint marital funds solely to her, because she used the funds for living expenses and there was no finding of misconduct. We agree with appellant on both issues and reverse.

The parties, Raymond and Sandra Gold-stein, were married in 1974…