Mallard v. Mallard, 771 So. 2d 1138 (Fla. 2000)
Nov 16, 2000OUTCOME: Second District decision quashed; Supreme Court ruled in favor of Mr. Mallard
Mr. Mallard argued that alimony could not include a "savings" component; parties lived a frugal lifestyle throughout marriage even though Mr. Mallard earned a substantial income; Mrs. Mallard argued th ... at her alimony should include a "savings" component as part of their lifestyle; trial court and Second District appellate court ruled in Mrs. Mallard's favor; Supreme Court reversed and held that alimony is intended for "needs and necessities of life" and cannot include a "savings" component.
