In re Marriage of Williams
Beverly Behar Williams, Petitioner-Appellee
Ronald Christopher Williams, Respondent-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant
Andrew B. Howie
Attorney for Appellee
Brian J. Humke
Logan J. Eliasen
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Story County, James C. Ellefson, Judge. AFFIRMED AND REMANDED. Considered by Ahlers, P.J., and Chicchelly and Buller, JJ. Opinion by Chicchelly, J. Partial dissent by Ahlers, P.J. (14 pages)
Ronald Christopher Williams appeals the economic provisions of the decree dissolving his marriage to Beverly Behary Williams, contending the property distribution and spousal support are inequitable. OPINION HOLDS: Because both provisions are equitable, we affirm. We also award Beverly appellate attorney fees, but because we lack an attorney‑fees affidavit, we remand to the district court to determine the appropriate amount. PARTIAL DISSENT ASSERTS: Although I agree with the majority’s decision to affirm the property distribution and award of traditional spousal support, I would not affirm the amount of the spousal support award or the award of appellate attorney fees. In my view, the statutory factors support a smaller monthly spousal-support award. As I would modify the spousal support amount, I would also deny the wife’s request for appellate attorney fees.