Pritchard v. Pritchard

GRIFFIS, P.J.,

for the Court:

¶ 1. Richard H. Pritchard appeals the chancellor’s judgment that denied his petition to modify alimony and found him in contempt for his failure to timely pay alimony to his ex-wife, Claudia J. Pritchard (“CJ”).

¶ 2. Richard argues that the chancellor ignored the presumption of mutual support that arose when CJ cohabited with Bruce Avery and, thus, held him to a higher standard of proof than was permissible and misapplied the law to the facts. Richard argues that CJ failed to rebut the presumption. We agree. Accordingly, we reverse and render judgment in favor of…