Roberts v. Roberts

Dortheanne Roberts (Former Wife) appeals from a final judgment in her dissolution of marriage proceeding. We reverse because the final judgment lacks required findings and is internally inconsistent, but affirm the rulings of the trial court ordering the Former Wife to pay amounts as detailed below.

The Former Wife and Appellee John Roberts (Former Husband) each filed petitions for dissolution of marriage. The trial court entered final judgment on December 21, 2012, just days before the trial judge retired. Immediately after the final judgment was issued, the Former Wife filed an emergency…