COOK v. COOK

No. 90-00600.

574 So.2d 281 (1991)

Bruce D. COOK, Appellant, v. Catharine S. COOK, Appellee.

District Court of Appeal of Florida, Second District.

February 13, 1991.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Scot E. Samis of Law Office of Charles W. Ehrlich, St. Petersburg, for appellant.

Watson R. Sinden, St. Petersburg, for appellee.


PARKER, Judge.

Bruce D. Cook appeals a trial court order which decreased his support and alimony obligations. We reverse, concluding that the trial court abused its discretion in awarding support and alimony payments in amounts that exceed Mr. Cook's present ability to pay.

A court dissolved Mr. and Mrs. Cook's marriage in 1986. Pursuant to that final judgment, Mr. Cook was to pay $400 per week as permanent periodic alimony, $200 per week as child support...

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