Barham v. Barham

Defendant appeals from those portions of the interlocutory decree of divorce effecting awards of alimony and property in favor of plaintiff. He contends that such awards run counter to a purportedly complete adjustment of all property matters theretofore made by contract, between plaintiff and himself, and that the limitations of such settlement are binding upon the court herein. However, the evidence bearing upon the agreements executed by the parties in the light of their marital history, as well as settled public policy pertinent to the marriage relationship, sustains the trial court’s…