Marriage of Rey CA2/7

INTRODUCTION

Manuel Rey appeals from a final judgment of dissolution of his marriage to Teresa Rey. Manuel challenges the award of permanent spousal support to Teresa.1 He also challenges the trial court’s determinations of which properties were community property and which were his separate property, contending the trial court’s ruling gave Teresa a windfall. Finally, he challenges decisions regarding surcharges and reimbursement. We agree in part with Manuel’s challenges to the amount of the community property share of Teresa’s real estate commissions and modify the judgment accordingly. In all other respects, we affirm.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Manuel and Teresa were married on December 17, 1983 and separated on February 11, 2005. On April 5, 2005 Teresa filed a petition for dissolution of marriage. The trial court bifurcated the trial into the issue of status and the issues of spousal support and property. On June 27, 2006 the court entered a judgment of dissolution. On May 4, 2012 the court entered a final judgment on the reserved support and property issues after a trial. The trial court awarded Teresa $1,500 in monthly permanent spousal support. In making this…