Morrell v. Morrell

NORTHCUTT, Judge.

When Jonathan and Felicia Morrell’s marriage was dissolved in 2005, the final judgment incorporated their agreement concerning permanent periodic alimony to be paid to Mrs. Morrell. In 2009, Mr. Morrell filed a supplemental petition to reduce his monthly alimony obligation, alleging a substantial decline in his income since the entry of the final judgment. Mrs. Morrell in turn sought to hold her former husband in contempt for failure to pay alimony, and she requested attorney’s fees for the court proceedings. The circuit court denied the supplemental petition and granted Mrs.…