Haywald v. Fougere

Appellant raises five issues on appeal. We find merit in only one, and otherwise affirm the final judgment of dissolution without comment. But as to Appellant’s argument the trial court erred in awarding Appellee attorneys’ fees, we agree -with Appellant.

It is an abuse of discretion to grant fees where both parties are equally able to pay their own. Galligar v. Galligar, 77 So.3d 808, 812-13 (Fla. 1st DCA 2011). Equalizing income through an alimony award and then awarding fees is an abuse of discretion. Galligar v. Galligar, 77 So.3d 808, 812-13 (Fla. 1st DCA 2011) (finding abuse of…