Hornung v. Hornung

Summary

This dissent agrees that the trial court properly awarded lump sum alimony but disagrees with the majority's conclusion that the attorney-fee awards were an abuse of discretion. It reasons that the trial court properly considered the parties' financial abilities and equitable statutory factors, including the plaintiff's limited earning capacity, caregiving responsibilities, lack of liquidity, and the disparity between the parties' assets. The dissent also concludes that the defendant failed to preserve his challenge to the trial attorney-fee award and waived or was estopped from challenging the appellate-fee award through multiple stipulations. No separate opinions were provided.