Hall v. Hall

SHIVERS, Judge.

This appeal is from a final order modifying a judgment of dissolution of marriage, granting a continuation of rehabilitative alimony at a reduced monthly rate, and denying a request for permanent alimony. The former husband argues on appeal that the trial court lacked jurisdiction, and the former wife cross appeals the denial of the request for permanent alimony. We find the trial court had jurisdiction, but we reverse the denial of permanent alimony.

Lee Roy Hall (the husband) and Alio K. Hall (the wife) were married for twenty-nine years when Mrs. Hall petitioned for divorce.…