Legal Opinion · Dissent

Scherberger v. Scherberger

Supreme Court of Georgia

Decided December 4, 1990No. S90A0721Published

1DissentBenham, Justice

I disagree with the majority’s conclusion that the jury verdict and the trial court’s final judgment on appellee’s housing obligation constituted an illegal future modification of child support. OCGA § 19-6-15 provides

In its final verdict or decree, the trier of fact shall specify in what amount and from which party the minor children are entitled to permanent support. The final verdict or decree shall further specify in what manner, how often, to whom, and until when the support shall be paid. [Emphasis supplied.]

Thus, the jury may provide for the termination of child support payments before…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Golden v. GoldenSupreme Court of Georgia · 1973
  2. Cabaniss v. CabanissSupreme Court of Georgia · 1983
  3. Fricks v. FricksSupreme Court of Georgia · 1959
  4. Wimpey v. PopeSupreme Court of Georgia · 1980
  5. Laney v. WinklesSupreme Court of Georgia · 1986

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