Monthly Archives: November 2024
Former Wife Appeals Decision Of Circuit Court Not To Award Permanent Alimony/Attorney Fees
In the case of Beauchamp v. Beauchamp, the former wife, who was unable to work due to depression and anxiety issues, appealed the circuit court’s decision not to award her permanent alimony and attorney fees based on need. The parties were married on November 11, 2011. The former wife suffered from anxiety and depression… Read More »
Appeals Court Reverses Alimony Award To Wife
When awarding alimony to the lesser-earning party in a divorce proceeding, the trial courts must make several determinations concerning the financial need of the lower-earning spouse and the ability to pay off the higher-earning spouse. This requires the court to go over the financial records of both parties to determine whether or not an… Read More »
Former Wife Argues Trial Court Erred In Its Valuation Of The Family Business
Valuation of assets and property is a key aspect of a divorce trial. When it comes time to divide the marital estate, the court must consider the testimony of valuation experts who provide opinions on the value of key assets. In the case of Athea v. Athea, the couple was fighting over a business… Read More »
Husband Seeks To Eliminate Alimony Payments To Wife
In the case of Mango v. Mango, the former husband and wife were divorced in 2003 after a 22-year marriage. Fourteen years later, the former husband filed an Amended Supplemental Petition seeking to eliminate or reduce the permanent periodic alimony that he paid to his former wife. The former husband was required to pay… Read More »
