Clowers v. Stickel

DAVID M. GLOVER, Judge.

| Appellant, Tom Clowers, challenges both the trial court’s finding that his motion to modify his divorce decree is barred by res judicata and collateral estoppel and its award of travel expenses and attorney’s fees to his ex-wife, appellee Linda Stickel.1 We affirm the trial court’s decision that Tom’s motion to modify is barred by res judicata; reverse and remand the award of attorney’s fees to Linda in order for the trial court to consider the Chrisco factors; and reverse the award of travel expenses.

The Original Action

The parties were married in August 1967 and…