Brister v. Brister
New Mexico Supreme Court
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
EASLEY, Justice.
Wyona Brister filed a motion for an increase in alimony against her ex-husband, James Brister. Brister filed a counterclaim to terminate or substantially reduce alimony. The court increased the alimony and denied Brister’s requested relief. Brister appeals. We reverse.
We inquire:
1. Whether the court may disregard a stipulated agreement for alimony which was incorporated in the original divorce decree and change the amount to be paid.
2. Whether the provision as to alimony was a part of the community property division instead of support.
3. Whether a former decision on a…
2Cases cited14 opinions
- Spingola v. SpingolaNew Mexico Supreme Court · 1978
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- Richards v. RichardsHawaii Supreme Court · 1960
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