Marriage of Marsh v. Marsh

While I agree the judgment should be reversed because of the inequitable property distribution, I think we should not tie the trial judge’s hands by foreclosing the possibility of an alimony award in this ease.1 Equitable distribution of marital properties and alimony awards are often interrelated, and should be viewed in the totality of the parties’ economic posture following the dissolution.2 A less than equal property distribution may be justified when periodic alimony is awarded.3

In this case there are facts which would support at least a rehabilitative alimony award: the former wife was…