O'Dell v. O'Dell

While I concur with the result of the per curiam opinion, I do so for different reasons. In addition, I believe this case involves some important issues in the family law area, which the majority opinion fails to address. Before reversing the special equity award, we should also address the “tipsy-coachman rule.”1 Did the trial court reach a possibly correct result, although for the wrong reason? Could the special equity award of $22,500 be justified on some other ground established by this record? Because I conclude it cannot be, I agree we should reverse and remand.

I. SPECIAL EQUITY

The sole…