Deglman v. Deglman

Gregory, Justice:

This appeal contests the adequacy of alimony and attorney’s fees awarded appellant Iva N. Deglman by the family court judge. Concluding an abuse of discretion is shown, we reverse.

Appellant was granted a divorce from respondent Robert J. Deglman, Sr. in October of 1978 on the statutory ground of desertion for more than one jear. The family court judge awarded appellant Two Hundred ($200.00) Dollars per month as alimony and Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars in attorney’s fees.

In addition, the decree requires respondent to pay appellant either one-half the proceeds from the sale…