Powers v. Powers

Gregory, Justice:

Respondent Shirley D. Powers was granted a divorce from appellant John Keith Powers and was- awarded alimony in the amount of three hundred ($300.00) dollars per month by order of the family court dated September 26, 1977. On appeal Mr. Powers contends the family court erred in refusing to recognize the validity of his prior Nevada divorce from Mrs. Powers and in awarding excessive alimony. We affirm.

Mr. and Mrs. Powers were, married on June 26, 1955 and are citizens and residents of Beaufort County. On April 22, 1974, Mr. Powers deserted Mrs. Powers for another woman. On…