Puckett v. Puckett

Decedent's former wife (Karen), on her own behalf and as guardian ad litem of her daughter (Jai Ann) fathered by the decedent, appeals from adverse judgments in two consolidated causes. Both involve the interpretation and enforcement of a divorce decree entered in 1973. Two issues are raised on appeal: (1) whether the trial court erroneously construed decedent's obligation in an earlier divorce decree, to maintain a life insurance policy for Jai Ann's benefit, as security for his child support obligation; and (2) whether the trial court erred in characterizing a monthly award to Karen for 12…