Evers v. Evers

Thompson, Justice.

Barbara Evers sued Michael Evers for divorce. When the case settled, Michael moved for attorney fees under OCGA § 9-15-14. Finding improper conduct on both sides, the trial court denied the motion. We granted husband’s application for a discretionary appeal and posed this question: Whether the trial court erred in failing to hold an oral hearing on husband’s motion for attorney fees under OCGA § 9-15-14?

1. Generally, unless ordered by the court, motions are decided without oral argument. Uniform Superior Court Rule 6.3. Exceptions are made, however, for motions for new…