Susan Harris v. Thomas L. Harris

CHAMBERLIN, JUSTICE, FOR THE COURT:

¶ 1. Thomas Leon Harris sought a reduction in the alimony award he paid to Susan Harris, due to the Social Security benefits she was receiving that were based on his income. After review of the applicable law in Mississippi and in other states, we overrule Spalding v. Spalding , 691 So.2d 435 (Miss. 1997), to the extent that it holds an alimony reduction to be automatic for Social Security benefits derived from the alimony-paying spouse's income. Further, we fully reverse the judgment of the Court of Appeals and remand for the trial court to perform the…