Hornung v. Hornung

Summary

The court held that the $7.5 million lump-sum alimony award did not violate the parties’ prenuptial agreement because the trial court characterized it as alimony, applied the alimony statute, and permissibly considered equitable circumstances despite referencing factors also associated with property distribution. The court also held that the trial court abused its discretion by awarding trial and appellate attorney’s fees because the plaintiff received ample liquid assets and the fees were not necessary to preserve the other financial awards. The judgment was affirmed in all other respects and reversed only as to the attorney’s fees awards.