McDonald v. McDonald

I concur in part and dissent in part.

Mr. McDonald appeals from a final judgment dissolving the marriage between him and Mrs. McDonald. He contends the trial court erred in awarding Mrs. McDonald permanent alimony of $350.00 a month and in awarding her exclusive use and occupancy of the family home for two years. I agree.

The purpose of alimony is to provide nourishment, sustenance and the necessities of life to a former spouse who has neither the resources nor the ability to be self-sustaining. In determining a proper award of alimony, the court may consider any factor to do equity and justice…