Wilson v. Wilson

Sears, Justice.

We granted a discretionary appeal in this case to consider whether the trial court erred in holding that a second action for modification of alimony filed by the appellee, Dr. Joe Wilson, was not subject to the two-year bar of OCGA § 19-6-19 (a). Because the first modification action, which Dr. Wilson voluntarily dismissed, resulted in significant litigation and in the entry of a temporary, but binding, order lowering his alimony obligation, we conclude that the second modification petition is barred by § 19-6-19 (a). Accordingly, we reverse the trial court’s judgment.

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