Ford v. Ford

243 Ga. 763 (1979)

256 S.E.2d 446

FORD

v.

FORD.

34571.

Supreme Court of Georgia.

Argued February 21, 1979.

Decided May 30, 1979.

Rehearing Denied June 22, 1979.

Margie Pitts Hames, for appellant.

M. David Merritt, for appellee.

JORDAN, Justice.

This appeal arises from a final judgment and decree of divorce between John Ford and his former wife, Jansen, on the ground that their marriage was irretrievably broken.

After a jury trial, Jansen Ford was awarded custody of the two children, alimony payments of $850 per month for 48 months reduced to $450 thereafter, $800 per month child support and $8,000 in…