Mixon v. Mixon

HUNSTEIN, Justice.

Appellant Beverly Mixon petitioned for a divorce from her husband, appellee Carson Mixon. In their pleadings both parties requested that they be awarded their attorney fees. See OCGA§ 19-6-2. A jury resolved all issues except attorney fees after a two-day trial during which evidence was adduced regarding the parties’ financial circumstances. The trial court then reserved the issue of attorney fees until appellant’s counsel had submitted her bill and appellee had a chance to respond. Appellant filed an affidavit detailing $20,292.98 in attorney fees and expenses of…