Johnson v. Johnson

OPINION

BENCH, Judge:

Val Johnson appeals from an order of the trial court granting his ex-wife, Janet Johnson, alimony that is nonterminable, even upon her remarriage. He also challenges the alimony award in view of Mrs. Johnson’s eligibility to receive substantial retirement benefits in the future. We vacate the alimony award and remand.

FACTS

A decree of divorce between the parties was entered in 1987. The decree provided that Mrs. Johnson be awarded alimony of $1,000 per month to continue for ten years or until she either remarries, cohabits, or dies. The decree also awarded child support to…