Young v. Young

MILLS, Judge.

In this dissolution action, Jack Young appeals from the trial court’s order modifying the final judgment. He contends the trial court erred in awarding permanent periodic alimony to his ex-wife, Kathryn Young. We agree and reverse.

In the first appeal of this case, this Court reversed the final judgment because the permanent periodic alimony award of $250 monthly was “based on the unique costs of maintaining the former marital home and is not related to Kathryn’s general housing need.” Young v. Young, 431 So.2d 234, 235 (Fla. 1st DCA 1983). On remand, the trial court reduced the…