Crabtree v. Crabtree

OPINION

in which ANDERSON, C.J., and DROWOTA, BIRCH, and BARKER, JJ., joined.

We granted this appeal to address whether a trial court may order concurrent or successive awards of alimony in futuro and rehabilitative alimony in the initial decree of divorce. We hold that the trial court erred in awarding alimony in futuro following a period of rehabilitative alimony. We modify the award of alimony in this case to a single award of rehabilitative alimony in the amount of $2,500 per month for a period of five years. As provided by statute, the trial court will retain jurisdiction for the duration…