Martin v. Martin

OPINION

LEWIS, Judge.

This is an appeal by defendant, Harry C. Martin, from the trial court’s finding and judgment that an oral agreement entered into in contemplation of divorce by the parties in 1980 did not preclude the plaintiff, Billie G. Martin, sharing in assets acquired subsequent to the agreement and, also, from the trial court’s finding that the wife was entitled to an award of attorney’s fees for her attorney of record.

In late 1979 and early 1980 the parties had difficulties which resulted in Mrs. Martin contacting a lawyer in order to file for divorce. No suit was filed; however,…