Acevedo v. Kim

I respectfully dissent because the opinion of the majority incorrectly determines the merits of the present appeal, and in so doing, undermines long-standing precedent to distort the very nature and purpose of an action for declaratory judgment.

There is little question that a declaratory judgment action can be an appropriate vehicle for ascertaining a party’s rights and duties under a contract and decree of divorce. Weaver v. Jones, 260 Ga. 493 (1) (396 SE2d 890) (1990). But not every support dispute arising from the terms of a final judgment and decree of divorce is appropriately resolved by…