Glass v. Glass

WALDEN, Judge.

We hold that the trial court abused its discretion and erred in awarding perma*545nent periodic alimony in the sum of $181.-50 monthly to the wife in a dissolution of marriage proceeding. We reverse and remand with respectful instructions to reduce such award to the sum of $35.00 monthly.

The parties had previously and amicably divided their real and personal property. The wife prayed for only a dissolution, alimony and attorney fees. Regardless, the trial court on its own motion in a colloquy with counsel adjusted and divided the respective prospective retirement benefits and…