Brownstead v. Brownstead

HUNTER, JR., ROBERT N., Judge.

Christopher Brownstead ("Defendant") appeals from a 10 July 2014 Order awarding Lisa Brownstead ("Plaintiff") attorney's fees. Defendant contends the trial court's award of attorney's fees to Plaintiff was an abuse of discretion under N.C. Gen.Stat. § 50-13.6. Additionally, Defendant contends the trial court failed to follow the mandate of this Court in holding an evidentiary hearing on 24 March 2014 on the issue of Plaintiff's ability to defray the cost of litigation. After review, we affirm the trial court's order.

I. Factual and Procedural History

Plaintiff and…