Rutan v. Rutan

Rutan v. Rutan is a case that had been previously remanded for findings. The 2d DCA again remanded the case for findings justifying its award of alimony. The trial court (in Pinellas County) found that the Wife had met her burden of proving ability to pay, but the findings are insufficient to allow the appellate court to conclude that that is true. The trial court stated that determining the Husband’s income is very difficult, but the finding that the Wife had met her burden is somewhat contradictory. Detailed findings are necessary to facilitate meaningful appellate review.

Rutan v Rutan