Motie v. Motie

Sharon Motie (“Former Wife”) appeals a final judgment of dissolution of marriage (“Final Judgment”). She raises several issues on appeal, only two of which have merit. She argues that the trial court erred in awarding her durational instead of permanent alimony and in incorrectly calculating retroactive alimony and child support. We agree.

Former Wife was married to Anirude Motie (“Former Husband”) for over seventeen years. During the marriage, the parties had two children who reached the age of majority prior to entry of the Final Judgment.

Former Wife obtained a bachelor’s degree in 1988 and…