Rochester v. Rochester
Supreme Court of Georgia
Petition for alimony. Before Judge Bartlett. Haralson, superior court. July 27, 1905. Florence Rochester instituted her suit for divorce against Viley Rochester. Among other appropriate prayers was one for temporary alimony for herself and three minor children, the issue of the marriage. This suit was filed December 22, 1904. No demurrer was filed, but on December 31, 1904, the defendant answered at length and prayed for divorce from the, plaintiff.
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Petition for alimony. Before Judge Bartlett. Haralson, superior court. July 27, 1905. Florence Rochester instituted her suit for divorce against Viley Rochester. Among other appropriate prayers was one for temporary alimony for herself and three minor children, the issue of the marriage. This suit was filed December 22, 1904. No demurrer was filed, but on December 31, 1904, the defendant answered at length and prayed for divorce from the, plaintiff. On March 23, 1905, the plaintiff presented a supplemental petition, reciting the previous petition and praying for temporary alimony. By…
1Opinion of the CourtAtKINSON, J.
The relief is obtained at the suit of the wife. The object of alimony is the support of the children as well as the wife. There may be reason for allowing alimony with direction that the same be applied to the use of one to the exclusion of the other. When the judge so finds without abusing his discretion, his judgment will not be disturbed.
Judgment affirmed.
All the Justices concur.
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