Gunn v. Ubbels

MUNYON, L.T., Associate Judge.

The former husband, David Gunn, appeals the trial court’s order granting attorney’s fees to the former wife, Krista Ub-bels, in a modification proceeding. We reverse.

The standard of review for an award or denial of attorney’s fees in a dissolution of marriage proceeding is abuse of discretion. Canakaris v. Canakaris, 382 So.2d 1197 (Fla.1980). In permitting an award of attorney’s fees in dis*421solution and post-dissolution proceedings, the purpose of section 61.16(1), Florida Statutes (2010), is to ensure that both parties have similar financial ability to obtain…