Stevenson v. Stevenson

Chandler, Justice:

This appeal from a divorce decree involves issues of alimony, child support, equitable apportionment, costs and attorney fees. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for further proceedings.

FACTS

Appellant (Husband) and Respondent (Wife) were married in 1963. Of their three children, only Tara, now age 17, is unemancipated. She resides with Husband.

Husband became totally and permanently disabled in 1974 when he suffered a heart attack while employed as a fireman. He receives Social Security and state retirement benefits on his own behalf and Social Security payments…