In Re the Marriage of Wessels

HARRIS, Justice.

Can rehabilitative alimony, set to terminate at a given time, be extended and made permanent by reason of unforeseen changed circumstances? In extreme situations such as those presented here, the trial court thought the answer is yes and we agree. Can alimony payments be ordered held in trust against the wishes of a payee? The trial court thought the answer is yes but we disagree. Both parties appeal from a trial court ruling upon this application to modify a dissolution of marriage decree. We affirm on the appeal and reverse on the cross-appeal.

James and Yvonne Wessels were…