Opinion ID: 2135333
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Heading: did the trial court abuse its discretion in denying karen kost either permanent or rehabilitative alimony?

Text: In determining whether the trial court abused its discretion, the property division and alimony are reviewed together. Wallahan v. Wallahan, 284 N.W.2d 21 (S.D. 1979); Studt v. Studt, 443 N.W.2d 639 (S.D. 1989); Strickland v. Strickland, 470 N.W.2d 832 (S.D.1991). Because we have determined that the trial court abused its discretion regarding the division of property, we also remand the alimony issue to the trial court, making no decision as to whether an alimony award, in any form, is appropriate.