Williams v. Williams

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Donald Williams appealed a divorce judgment dissolving his marriage to Linda Williams. During the pendency of the appeal, Linda withdrew $8,100 in interim spousal support payments from the escrow account, which had been set aside to Linda in the divorce judgment. The parties later voluntarily dismissed the appeal. Linda filed a motion for post-judgment relief seeking the recovery of the money she had withdrawn from the escrow account during the appeal. The court granted Linda’s request and awarded her $8,100. The court then granted her $6,000 in attorney fees. The Supreme Court affirmed in part and vacated in part, holding (1) a general release signed by Linda in anticipation of the dismissal of the appeal relieved Donald of any obligation to compensate Linda for the interim spousal support payments because they were directly associated with the appeal; and (2) the court did not abuse its discretion in awarding attorney fees to Linda. View "Williams v. Williams" on Justia Law