Inman v. Inman

TIMMONS-GOODSON, Judge.

Darrell Inman ("defendant") appeals the trial court's judgment awarding alimony in favor of Karen Inman ("plaintiff"). Because we conclude that the trial court erred in applying the earning capacity rule, we reverse and remand the trial court's judgment.

The facts and procedural history pertinent to the instant appeal are as follows: Plaintiff and defendant were married on 7 May 1988 and separated on 2 May 2002. On 17 June 2002, plaintiff filed a complaint against defendant, seeking divorce as well as post-separation support, alimony, and equitable distribution of the…