McCauley v. McCauley

CLAY, Commissioner.

In this action appellant was granted a divorce, awarded lump-sum alimony in the amount of $1,250, and was allowed to keep certain household goods and a 1965 Buick automobile. The parties had been married nine and one-half years and had no children. Appellant contends she should have been allowed periodic alimony.

At the time of the hearing appellant was 52 years of age and her husband was 61. The husband was the sole owner of a corporation and the Chancellor found his net worth to be $5,732; His admitted annual earnings were approximately $6,240, plus about $150 monthly…