Hamlet v. Hamlet

COBB, Judge.

In this case the trial court purported to equitably distribute marital property, leaving each party well in excess of $1,000,-000.00. The primary physical residence of the minor child was awarded to the husband, and the wife was not obligated to contribute any child support. In addition, the husband was ordered to pay $4,000.00 per month to the wife as permanent periodic alimony, and it is this latter award that is challenged on appeal.

These parties had an affluent life-style, supported by multiple investments. From the judgment entered below, it cannot be mathematically…