Hennessey v. Duckworth

STROUD, Judge.

Thomas Duckworth (“defendant”) appeals from an order entered 31 December 2012 awarding his former wife, Margaret Hennessey (“plaintiff’), attorney’s fees. For the following reasons, we affirm.

I. Background

Plaintiff and defendant were married in January 2006, separated in June 2009, and later divorced. The parties have one minor child, bom December 2005.

On or about 21 August 2009, plaintiff and defendant entered into a separation agreement (“the Agreement”) that addressed property distribution, custody of the parties’ minor child, alimony, and the relief available in case of…