Shirley v. Shirley

The issue presented by this case is: What is the effective date of the judgment of an appellate court in a divorce case when such judgment reverses the alimony and support provisions of the judgment of the trial court and directs the trial court to enter judgment for a greater amount?

Neither the research of counsel nor of this court discloses any appellate decision directly answering the issue presented. The trial court determined that the increase in alimony and support directed by the appellate court in this case was effective on the date of the judgment and mandate of the appellate court.…