Addie v. Coale

The husband, Robert Addie, appeals a final judgment of dissolution of marriage. We reject all of the husband’s challenges to the adequacy of the trial court’s findings.1 However, on the merits, we reverse for recalculation of the child support award and also reverse the denial of the husband’s request for alimony. We decline to disturb the trial court’s denial of the husband’s request for fees and costs.

Child Support

Child support awards must be supported by competent substantial evidence. Hindle v. Fuith, 33 So.3d 782, 786 (Fla. 5th DCA 2010). In making an award of child support under section…