Merrill v. Lee

NAHMIAS, Justice.

Michelle Merrill (Wife) appeals from the trial court’s order denying her motion for attorney fees, which was based on the unsuccessful petition by Gary Lee (Husband) to modify his child support obligation under the parties’ divorce decree. Because the settlement agreement incorporated into the divorce decree requires a party who unsuccessfully seeks relief in connection with the agreement to pay the defending party’s reasonable attorney fees, we reverse the trial court’s order and remand with direction to determine the amount of fees to which Wife is entitled.

1. Wife and…