Sexton v. Sexton

Moore, Justice:

This case is before us on a writ of certiorari to review the Court of Appeal’s decision reported at — S.C. —, 416 S.E. (2d) 649 (Ct. App. 1992), affirming an award of attorney’s fees. We reverse and remand.

FACTS

Respondent (Wife) sued petitioner (Husband) for a divorce. During the divorce proceedings, a dispute arose regarding whether the marital home should be included in the marital estate since title to the home was held by Husband’s father, Neely Sexton. In October 1988, a divorce decree was issued which equitably divided the parties’ personal property and determined the…