Payne v. Payne

This cause is before us on appeal from a final order of dissolution of marriage. Appellant contends, inter alia, that the trial court erred in awarding both permanent alimony and a portion of the husband’s pension benefits. At the point in time when the husband retires, he may move for modification of the permanent alimony award. Prior to that point, his argument is premature. We affirm the alimony and equitable distribution awards. However, several other issues merit further discussion.

First, the trial court failed to make findings consistent with the principles enunciated in Florida…