Legal Opinion

Collins v. Collins

Court of Appeals of Mississippi

Decided February 25, 2014No. 2012-CA-01059-COAPublished

1Opinion of the Court

GRIFFIS, P. J.,

for the Court:

¶ 1. Arthur Collins appeals the modification of his separate-maintenance payments. Arthur argues that the chancellor erred when he increased his monthly payments and awarded attorney’s fees. We find no error and affirm.

FACTS

¶ 2. Arthur and Myra Helen Collins were married on August 12, 1967. One son was born during their marriage; he is now an adult. Myra is twelve years older than Arthur.

¶ 3. Arthur and Myra separated in March 1998, while living in Rankin County, Mississippi. Arthur began living with another woman.

¶ 4. In 1998, Myra filed a complaint for separate…

2Cases cited12 opinions

  1. Newsom v. NewsomMississippi Supreme Court · 1990
  2. Brabham v. BrabhamMississippi Supreme Court · 1955
  3. Hammett v. WoodsMississippi Supreme Court · 1992
  4. McEwen v. McEwenMississippi Supreme Court · 1994
  5. Anderson v. AndersonMississippi Supreme Court · 1997

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