Bailey v. Bailey

Gregory, Justice:

Mrs. Bailey appeals from a divorce decree of the Lexington County Family Court which provided in part that she be awarded $200.00 per month permanent alimony. The main issue on appeal is the adequacy of the alimony. We find the lower court abused its discretion and reverse.

Mr. and Mrs. Bailey separated in 1971. Mrs. Bailey brought an action for divorce a vinculo matrimonii in 1972, which resulted in a temporary order requiring respondent to pay $525.00 per month support for his wife. The order also provided that Mrs. Bailey would continue to live in the home formerly occupied…