Legal Opinion
Clifton v. Clifton
Supreme Court of Georgia
Decided September 9, 1982No. 38800PublishedCited by 13 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Hill, Presiding Justice.
Mary Clifton filed a petition for divorce on the ground the marriage was irretrievably broken. She also sought alimony, custody of the couple’s three daughters, and child support. The husband counterclaimed for divorce on the same ground and for custody of the children.
After the trial court granted the divorce, a jury trial was held to determine the amount, if any, of alimony and child support to be awarded. The jury awarded the wife the marital residence titled in her husband’s name and its furnishings, her car, and the full house payment including principal,…
2Cases cited4 opinions
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- Clark v. ClarkSupreme Court of Georgia · 1972
- Todhunter v. PriceSupreme Court of Georgia · 1981
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