Paul v. Paul

Hunstein, Justice.

We granted this domestic relations appeal to consider once again the extent of our jurisdiction under OCGA § 9-10-91 (5), which provides for long-arm jurisdiction in “proceedings for alimony, child support, or division of property in connection with an action for divorce.” We have already held in Braden v. Braden, 260 Ga. 269 (392 SE2d 710) (1990), that this statute is applicable to contempt actions. The trial court in this case denied Mr. Paul’s motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction and found him in contempt, ordering payment of back alimony and assessing…