Urbaniak v. Urbaniak
South Dakota Supreme Court
1Opinion of the Court
KONENKAMP, Justice.
[¶ 1.] Upon issuing a divorce decree, the trial court awarded Julie A. Urbaniak $500 per month in alimony for eight years and attorney’s fees. In granting the alimony, the court considered Robert I. “Ike” Urbaniak’s social security and military disability payments, but did not order attachment of those benefits. Ike appeals, arguing that the trial court erred in considering his disability benefits in determining alimony. He also contends that the court abused its discretion in awarding Julie alimony and attorney’s fees and costs. We affirm.
Background
[¶ 2.] Ike joined the…
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