Wilson v. Wilson

GOSHORN, Chief Justice.

Mark Wilson appeals the order modifying the final judgment of divorce. He argues, inter alia, that the trial court abused its discretion in extending the initial term of rehabilitative alimony payments an additional three years. We agree and reverse.

When the parties were divorced in November 1986, the final judgment of dissolution of marriage incorporated their property settlement agreement, which included a rehabilitative alimony provision. Prior to the signing of the settlement agreement, the former wife received vocational rehabilitation counseling and decided on a…