Thomas v. Thomas

OPINION

GRANT, Judge.

This is a domestic relations case in which we are asked to consider the following issues: (1) Was there an abuse of discretion in the award of spousal maintenance to the wife? (2) Was there an abuse of discretion in the distribution of an account at E.F. Hutton? and (3) Was there an abuse of discretion in awarding the wife attorney’s fees and costs in the trial court?

The parties had been married for 32 years. Their five children had all reached the age of majority by the time of trial. The wife was 56 years old and the husband was 59 years old. The parties had separated…