Williams v. Williams

Michael Williams (husband) appeals a non-final order on temporary child support and alimony entered in an action for the dissolution of his marriage to Dania Williams (wife). We reverse the temporary alimony award as it is excessive.

This nineteen-year marriage produced one child, now fifteen years of age. The husband, a deputy sheriff, has a gross monthly income of approximately $3,254, including overtime and special duty pay. The wife’s gross income monthly income is $2,650 per month. The husband argues that the general magistrate abused his discretion when he recommended and the lower court…