Hussein-Scott v. Scott

OPINION

FABE, Chief Justice.

1. INTRODUCTION

Jerry Scott and Camilla Hussein-Scott dissolved their marriage and signed a marital settlement agreement requiring Jerry to pay alimony every month. On the line of the agreement reserved for the alimony termination date, Jerry wrote “12/2/2020,” which is the 18th birthday of their youngest daughter, Myriam. But on the next line, in a space left blank for “other specifics,” Jerry wrote, “To be paid until Yasmine Scott’s 18th birthday or until remarriage.” Yasmine is the couple’s middle daughter, and her 18th birthday is August 1, 2015. We are asked if…