Cralle v. Cralle

The former husband, Raymond Hill Cralle, filed an action seeking contribution from his former wife for the couple’s 1988 and 1992 federal income tax liability. The trial court entered a final judgment in favor of the former husband. The 1994 marital settlement agreement did not preclude the former husband from bringing the action. In Steinfeld v. Steinfeld, 553 So.2d 774 (Fla. 4th DCA 1989), we held that an action separate from the dissolution of marriage was the proper procedural vehicle to have the court determine entitlement to the proceeds of a tax refund check payable to the husband and…