Herman v. Herman

David Newbern, Justice.

Appellant Gloria Goolsby Herman and appellee Michael Thomas Herman were divorced on June 30, 1992. The decree directed Mr. Herman to pay alimony in the amount of $25 per week until June 1994 and $50 per week thereafter. In March 1997, Mr. Herman petitioned to terminate his alimony obligation on the ground that Ms. Herman and Richard Purifoy, although unmarried, had been living together for several years. Mr. Herman alleged that Mr. Purifoy was “gainfully employed” and contributing towards Ms. Herman’s “support and maintenance” and that their cohabitation was a “material…