Modification of alimony / spousal support | The need for precise language

On March 26th, the court of appeals reversed a trial court's decision to enter a judgment of divorce that included conditions regarding termination that were not included in the settlement placed on the record. This case illustrates how important it is to fully state the parties' agreement on the record in open court and to avoid making assumptions that "what we usually expect" as conditions for termination of alimony will also belong in the judgment.