Rogers v. Baliles

PHIPPS, Presiding Judge.

We granted the discretionary appeal application of Kimberly Rogers to review an award of attorney fees in the amount of $43,800 to her ex-husband David Baliles, pursuant to OCGA § 19-6-2. Because the trial court failed to include in its order factual findings to support the award of attorney fees, we reverse the award and remand the case.

“Georgia appellate courts generally apply an abuse of discretion standard in cases involving a claim of error in the decision to award or deny attorney fees. Generally, an award of attorney fees is not available in Georgia unless…