Kirkland v. Kirkland

We may not reverse a financial aspect of a final judgment of dissolution of marriage unless the complaining spouse meets the heavy burden of showing a clear abuse of discretion by the trial judge.1 Mindful of that standard, we reverse that portion of the judgment before us setting the amount of rehabilitative alimony and remand this case for entry of an order which awards the wife no less than $50.00 per week for the entire rehabilitative period.2 For this purpose the trial court may take additional testimony concerning the present status of the parties. In all other respects the judgment is…