Legal Opinion

Ziajka v. Knight

District Court of Appeal of Florida

Decided September 8, 2000No. 5D99-749PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtThompson, C.J.

Paul Ziajka appeals the financial aspects of the final judgment of dissolution of marriage, and Diane Knight cross-appeals.

We find no abuse of discretion in principle with the distribution of martial assets or in the award of alimony. See Canakaris v. Canakaris, 382 So.2d 1197 (Fla. 1980). The financial obligations imposed on Ziajka, however, exceed his ability to pay. Accordingly, we reverse for reconsideration of all of the awards of support, the awards in the nature of support, the award of attorney’s fees, and the distribution of marital assets and liabilities. See Noah v. Noah, 491 So.2d…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Canakaris v. CanakarisSupreme Court of Florida · 1980
  2. Noah v. NoahSupreme Court of Florida · 1986

3Cited by2 opinions

  1. Cook v. StateDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 2000
  2. Burnett v. BurnettDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 2011

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