Lucas v. Lucas

Littlejohn, Justice:

In this action, commenced in February, 1980, the Plaintiff-Appellant (Wife), sought (1) a divorce on the ground of physical cruelty, (2) alimony, (3) custody, (4) child support, (5) attorney fees, and (6) an equitable interest in certain real and personal property of the Defendant-Respondent (Husband). The Husband conceded the issue of custody, but contested the other issues and pled as a defense that the Wife’s claims to alimony and property division were barred by virtue of a separation and property settlement agreement signed by the parties at the time of their…