Mitchell v. Mitchell

Robert Mitchell, the former husband, appeals the final judgment of dissolution of marriage that dissolved the union between him and Cynthia Y. Mitchell, the former wife. Specifically, Mr. Mitchell challenges the equitable distribution, the alimony award in favor of Mrs. Mitchell, and the requirement that he pay a portion of Mrs. Mitchell’s attorney’s fees. We find no error in either the equitable distribution or the alimony award and affirm as to each without further comment. As explained below, however, we find merit in Mr. Mitchell’s claim of error as to the attorney’s fee award, and…