Baldwin v. Baldwin

Felton,. Justice.

1. The separate estates and earning .capacity of the wife and the husband’s ability to- pay, as well as the necessities of the wife, when entitled to alimony, are the controlling factors to be considered and followed in making an allowance for alimony; and awards therefor which are substantially disproportionate to either should not be permitted to stand. Robertson v. Robertson, 207 Ga. 686 (1) (63 SE2d 876); Code § 30-209, as amended (Ga. L. 1966, p. 160).

2.-tinder'the facts of the instant case, the judgment for permanent alimony, child support, attorney’s fees and the mat…