Legal Opinion

Burton v. Burton

District Court of Appeal of Florida

Decided November 20, 2013No. 4D12-3694Published

1Opinion of the CourtStevenson, J.

This appeal arises out of a final judgment of dissolution of marriage. Thomas John Burton, Sr. (“Husband”) has raised three issues on appeal, while Linda Burton (“Wife”) has raised four issues on cross-appeal. We find merit in two points raised by Husband, which warrant reversal and remand. The final judgment is affirmed in all other respects.

Life Insurance

In accordance with section 61.08(3), Florida Statutes (2011), the trial court ordered Husband to purchase life insurance to secure the payment of alimony. However, when ordering a party to purchase life insurance, “the trial court must make…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Kaaa v. KaaaSupreme Court of Florida · 2011
  2. Stevens v. StevensDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1995
  3. Foster v. FosterDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 2011

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