Strickland v. Strickland

This case began as an action to enforce an alimony award. The family court dismissed the claim finding it was barred by the doctrine of laches. We affirm, but modify the family court’s decision and we additionally vacate a portion of the family court’s decision.

Factual/Procedural Background

Upon the parties’ divorce in April 1988, the family court awarded $1200 per month in permanent periodic alimony to Appellant/Respondent Carol Strickland (“Wife”) to be paid by Respondent/Appellant Krom Strickland (“Husband”). This monthly total was increased by $200 in November 1990 after the family court…