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IN RE MARRIAGE OF WESSELS

No. 93-1892.

542 N.W.2d 486 (1995)

In re the MARRIAGE OF Yvonne M. WESSELS and James V. Wessels. Upon the Petition of Yvonne M. Wessels, Appellee, And Concerning James V. Wessels, Appellant.

Supreme Court of Iowa.

As Amended on Denial of Rehearing December 14, 1995.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Harlan M. Hockett and Joseph G. Bertogli, Des Moines, for appellant.

Rod Powell of Black, Goldman & Powell, P.C., Des Moines, for appellee.

Considered by McGIVERIN, C.J., and HARRIS, CARTER, LAVORATO, and SNELL, JJ.

HARRIS, Justice.

Can rehabilitative alimony, set to terminate at a given time, be extended and made permanent by reason of unforeseen changed circumstances? In extreme situations such as those presented here, the trial court thought the answer is yes and we agree. Can alimony payments be ordered held in trust against the wishes of a payee? The trial court thought the answer is yes but we disagree. Both parties appeal from a trial court ruling upon this application...

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