Lager v. Lager

The petitioner, Sharolyn Y. Lager, appeals the award of alimony granted by the district court for Douglas County in a dissolution of marriage decree entered on March 9, 1987. The trial court ordered the respondent, Robert D. Lager, to pay alimony in the amount of $400 per month for 36 months and $100 a month for the following 36 months. The amount of *151alimony as determined by the trial court is the only question raised on this appeal.

The awarding of alimony in marriage dissolution cases is a matter entrusted to the discretion of the trial judge. On appeal, an alimony award will be reviewed de…