Parris v. Douthit

CARLEY, Presiding Justice.

Jerry W Douthit and Paula Susan Parris were divorced in Cobb County in December 2008. The final divorce decree approved and incorporated the parties’ settlement agreement, including a requirement that Douthit pay Ms. Parris alimony in the amount of $4,200 per month for 12 years. Ms. Parris moved to Cherokee County and subsequently filed a contempt motion in Cobb County, which was heard on February 12, 2009.

Douthit thereafter filed a petition for modification of alimony in Cobb County, and Ms. Parris was personally served. She answered by special appearance and moved…