Southerland v. Southerland

ON WRIT OF CERTIORARI

¶ 1. This appeal addresses the awards of child support, lump sum alimony and attorney's fees made pursuant to a divorce. The ex-husband complained that all three awards were excessive. The Court of Appeals disagreed and affirmed on all issues. Southerland v. Southerland, 2001 WL 537895 (Miss.Ct.App. 2001). This Court granted certiorari to consider the award of child support in the context of the statutory guidelines. After due consideration, we reverse only the award of child support and remand for further proceedings. The awards of lump sum alimony and attorney's fees…