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cited 2× by 2 distinct cases, 2019–2026 · …under georgia law, visitation rights are a part of custody.
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examined Cited as authority (quoted) Danny Ray Dunn v. Caryn Alissa Dunn (3×) also: Cited as authority (rule), Cited "see, e.g."
Ga. Ct. App. · 2026 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
under georgia law, visitation rights are a part of custody.
discussed Cited as authority (quoted) Shenandoah Evans v. Hendrik Van Welie (2×) also: Cited "see"
Ga. Ct. App. · 2024 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
visitation rights are a part of custody
discussed Cited as authority (quoted) Haesun Park-Poaps v. Richard C. Poaps (2×) also: Cited as authority (rule)
Ga. Ct. App. · 2019 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
under georgia law, visitation rights are a part of custody.
discussed Cited as authority (quoted) Floyd v. Brown (2×) also: Cited "see, e.g."
Ga. Ct. App. · 2016 · signal: see also · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
where there is any evidence to support the trial court's ruling, a reviewing court cannot say there was an abuse of discretion.
cited Cited as authority (rule) Danny R. Dunn v. Caryn A. Dunn
Ga. Ct. App. · 2025 · confidence medium
Vines v. Vines, 292 Ga. 550, 551 (2) ( 739 SE2d 374 ) (2013).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Margaret Hether v. Justin Tyler Campbell
Ga. Ct. App. · 2025 · confidence medium
Under Georgia law, “visitation rights are a part of custody.” Vines v. Vines, 292 Ga. 550, 551 (2) ( 739 SE2d 374 ) (2013).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Sabrina Belflower v. William Mohler
Ga. Ct. App. · 2024 · confidence medium
As a general rule, a party is entitled to appeal directly from “[a]ll judgments or orders in child custody cases awarding, refusing to change, or modifying child custody[,]” OCGA § 5-6-34 (a) (11), and “visitation rights are a part of custody.” Vines v. Vines, 292 Ga. 550, 551 (2) ( 739 SE2d 374 ) (2013).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) In the Interest of E. M. F., Children (Grandmother)
Ga. Ct. App. · 2023 · confidence medium
“An order within a [dependency] proceeding deciding temporary custody of the child is a ‘final order,’ within the meaning of OCGA § 5-6-34 (a) (1), from which a direct appeal lies.” In the Interest of A. T., 309 Ga. App. 822, 824 ( 711 SE2d 382 ) (2011) (citation 1 The mother’s parental rights to all of the children were terminated in May 2023, and she is not a party to this appeal. and punctuation omitted); Vines v. Vines, 292 Ga. 550, 551 (2) ( 739 SE2d 374 ) (2013) (visitation rights are a part of custody).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) John C. White v. Malissa S. Fana
Ga. Ct. App. · 2023 · confidence medium
W. on social media; and requiring him to submit to regular drug testing served the child’s best interests.6 6 See Vines v. Vines, 292 Ga. 550, 551-52 (2) ( 739 SE2d 374 ) (2013) (holding that appellant’s failure to comply with previous court orders regarding visitation and refusal to cooperate with mother and work with child’s psychologist was evidence supporting trial court’s restrictions on appellant’s visitation); Woodruff v. Woodruff, 272 Ga. 485, 488 (1) ( 531 SE2d 714 ) (2000) (“In awarding visitation rights, a trial court is authorized to impose such restrictions as the circ…
cited Cited as authority (rule) Alanna Anderson v. Chad Cribbs
Ga. Ct. App. · 2023 · confidence medium
Under Georgia law, “visitation rights are a part of custody.” Vines v. Vines, 292 Ga. 550, 551 (2) ( 739 SE2d 374 ) (2013).
examined Cited as authority (rule) BARNHILL v. ALFORD (4×)
Ga. · 2022 · confidence medium
“Where there is any evidence to support the trial court’s ruling, a reviewing court cannot say there was an abuse of discretion.” Vines v. Vines, 292 Ga. 550, 552 (2) (739 SE2d 374) (2013).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Wilbert Alexis Gonzalez v. Nichole Renee Stevens
Ga. Ct. App. · 2022 · confidence medium
Although Gonzalez sought to modify custody and/or visitation in his action, Vines v. Vines, 292 Ga. 550, 551 (2) ( 739 SE2d 374 ) (2013), and orders regarding custody are directly appealable under OCGA § 5-6-34 (a) (11), the order at issue in this appeal dismissing his notice of appeal does not include any child custody rulings, so it does not fall within the scope of this provision.
cited Cited as authority (rule) Rachel Leigh McVey F/K/A Rachel Leigh Moon v. William David Moon
Ga. Ct. App. · 2022 · confidence medium
Vines v. Vines, 292 Ga. 550, 551 (2) ( 739 SE2d 374 ) (2013).
cited Cited as authority (rule) In the Interest of S. W., a Child (Mother)
Ga. Ct. App. · 2022 · confidence medium
“Under Georgia law, visitation rights are a part of custody.” Vines v. Vines, 292 Ga. 550, 551 (2) ( 739 SE2d 374 ) (2013).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Adam Poole v. Jamisa Poole
Ga. Ct. App. · 2022 · confidence medium
Vines v. Vines, 292 Ga. 550, 551 (2) ( 739 SE2d 374 ) (2013).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Krystal Joy Lucado v. Hugh David Coherd
Ga. Ct. App. · 2021 · confidence medium
Although Coherd also sought to modify visitation in his action, which is a part of custody, Vines v. Vines, 292 Ga. 550, 551 (2) ( 739 SE2d 374 ) (2013), and orders regarding custody are directly appealable under OCGA § 5-6-34 (a) (11), the order at issue in this appeal does not include any child custody rulings, so it does not fall within the scope of this provision.
cited Cited as authority (rule) Emily Tucker v. Corbett Tucker
Ga. Ct. App. · 2021 · confidence medium
Vines v. Vines, 292 Ga. 550, 551 (2) ( 739 SE2d 374 ) (2013).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Alena McAllister v. Thomas Boyd Tyson, III
Ga. Ct. App. · 2020 · confidence medium
Vines v. Vines, 292 Ga. 550, 551 (2) ( 739 SE2d 374 ) (2013).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Elicia Davis v. Tami Cicala, Intervenor
Ga. Ct. App. · 2020 · confidence medium
“Under Georgia law, visitation rights are a part of custody.” Vines v. Vines, 292 Ga. 550, 551 (2) ( 739 SE2d 374 ) (2013).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Katina Smalls v. Ifesi Okoye
Ga. Ct. App. · 2020 · confidence medium
Vines v. Vines, 292 Ga. 550, 551 (2) ( 739 SE2d 374 ) (2013).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Samuel L. Spence v. Kelli C. Spence
Ga. Ct. App. · 2018 · confidence medium
In addition, “[u]nder Georgia law, visitation rights are a part of custody.” Vines v. Vines, 292 Ga. 550, 551 (2) ( 739 SE2d 374 ) (2013).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Ingrid Griffin v. Johnnie Griffin
Ga. Ct. App. · 2018 · confidence medium
In addition, “[u]nder Georgia law, visitation rights are a part of custody.” Vines v. Vines, 292 Ga. 550, 551 (2) ( 739 SE2d 374 ) (2013).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Thaddeus L. Moore v. Heather C. Moore
Ga. Ct. App. · 2017 · confidence medium
Additionally, “[u]nder Georgia law, visitation rights are a part of custody.” Vines v. Vines, 292 Ga. 550, 551 (2) ( 739 SE2d 374 ) (2013).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Kristen R. Honaker v. John M. Honaker
Ga. Ct. App. · 2017 · confidence medium
And “[u]nder Georgia law, visitation rights are a part of custody.” Vines v. Vines, 292 Ga. 550, 551 (2) ( 739 SE2d 374 ) (2013).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Voyles v. Voyles
Ga. · 2017 · confidence medium
See also Singh v. Hammond, 292 Ga. 579 ( 740 SE2d 126 ) (2013) (noting the Court granted a discretionary application where the case started as a child custody modification action, but child support was the only issue raised on appeal); Vines v. Vines, 292 Ga. 550, 551 (1), n. 2 ( 739 SE2d 374 ) (2013) (noting, in a case involving child custody and visitation rights, that a direct appeal from that portion of the trial court order that related only to a child support ruling had been dismissed for failure to file an application to appeal).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Voyles v. Voyles
Ga. · 2017 · confidence medium
See also Singh v. Hammond, 292 Ga. 579 ( 740 SE2d 126 ) (2013) (noting the Court granted a discretionary application where the case started as a child custody modification action but child support was the only issue raised on appeal); Vines v. Vines, 292 Ga. 550, 551 (1) n.2 ( 739 SE2d 374 ) (2013) (noting, in a case involving child custody and visitation rights, that a direct appeal from that portion of the trial court order that related only to a child support ruling had been dismissed for failure to file an application to appeal).
cited Cited as authority (rule) John E. Harris v. Meire M. Harris
Ga. Ct. App. · 2017 · confidence medium
Additionally, “[u]nder Georgia law, visitation rights are a part of custody.” Vines v. Vines, 292 Ga. 550, 551 (2) ( 739 SE2d 374 ) (2013).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Stacey Forrester v. Wayne Forrester
Ga. Ct. App. · 2017 · confidence medium
And “[u]nder Georgia law, visitation rights are a part of custody.” Vines v Vines, 292 Ga. 550, 551 (2) ( 739 SE2d 374 ) (2013) (citation omitted).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) MARKS v. SOLES Et Al.
Ga. Ct. App. · 2016 · confidence medium
“Atrialcourt’s decision regarding a change in custody/visitation will be upheld on appeal unless it is shown that the court clearly abused its discretion.” Vines v. Vines, 292 Ga. 550, 552 (2) ( 739 SE2d 374 ) (2013) (citation omitted).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Gerald K. Johnson, Jr. v. Diane Johnson
Ga. Ct. App. · 2016 · confidence medium
Additionally, “[u]nder Georgia law, visitation rights are a part of custody.” Vines v. Vines, 292 Ga. 550, 551 (2) ( 739 SE2d 374 ) (2013).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Cooper v. Coulter
Ga. Ct. App. · 2016 · confidence medium
The trial court is in the best position to make determinations on these issues, and we will not overrule its judgment if there is any reasonable evidence to support it.”) (citation and punctuation omitted). 7 See Vines v. Vines, 292 Ga. 550, 552 (2) ( 739 SE2d 374 ) (2013) (trial court’s discretion in resolving visitation issues will not be disturbed on appeal absent abuse); Cannella v. Graham, 325 Ga. App. 596 ( 754 SE2d 385 ) (2014) (standard applied in deciding visitation rights is best interests of the child).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Coppedge v. Coppedge
Ga. · 2016 · confidence medium
Vines v. Vines, 292 Ga. 550, 552 (2) ( 739 SE2d 374 ) (2013) (citations and punctuation omitted).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Lester v. Boles (2×) also: Cited "see, e.g."
Ga. Ct. App. · 2016 · confidence medium
J., and Boggs, J., concur. 1 Vines v. Vines, 292 Ga. 550, 552 (2) ( 739 SE2d 374 ) (2013) (citation and punctuation omitted); see also OCGA § 19-9-3 (a) (2). 2 Vines, supra (citation omitted). 3 Scott v. Scott, 276 Ga. 372, 373 ( 578 SE2d 876 ) (2003). 4 Dellinger v. Dellinger, 278 Ga. 732, 733 (1) ( 609 SE2d 331 ) (2004), citing Scott, supra at 375 ; see also Johnson v. Johnson, 290 Ga. 359, 360 ( 721 SE2d 92 ) (2012). 5 Supra. 6 Scott, 276 Ga. at 372-373 . 7 Id. at 375 . 8 Supra. 9 Id. at 735. 10 Id., quoting Scott, supra at 375 (citation and punctuation omitted). 11 Id. 12 Id. at 736; see …
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Scott Hura v. Christina Hura
Ga. Ct. App. · 2015 · confidence medium
Here, the trial court’s order is a custody order as it affects visitation rights, and “[u]nder Georgia law, visitation rights are a part of custody.” Vines v. Vines, 292 Ga. 550, 551 (2) ( 739 SE2d 374 ) (2013).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Jackson v. Sanders (2×)
Ga. Ct. App. · 2015 · confidence medium
At the outset, we note that a trial court’s decision regarding a change in custody/visitation will be upheld on appeal unless “it is shown that the court clearly abused its discretion.”48 Furthermore, a trial court faced with a petition for modification of child custody is “charged with exercising its discretion to determine what is in the child’s best interest.”49 And where there is any evidence to support the 47 See id. (reversing a child-support award and remanding for the trial court to make the necessary written findings of fact to “explain how the application of the presump…
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Timothy Lamar Warbington v. Paige Mercedes Bankston (2×)
Ga. Ct. App. · 2015 · confidence medium
A determination that there has been a material change in condition supporting a modification of custody will be affirmed absent an abuse of discretion, and “[w]here there is any evidence to support the trial court’s ruling, a reviewing court cannot say there was an abuse of discretion.” Vines v. Vines, 292 Ga. 550, 552 (2) ( 739 SE2d 374 ) (2013) (affirming trial court’s denial of motion to modify visitation rights as supported by some evidence).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) BANKSTON v. WARBINGTON; And Vice Versa (2×)
Ga. Ct. App. · 2015 · confidence medium
A determination that there has been a material change in condition supporting a modification of custody will be affirmed absent an abuse of discretion, and “[w]here there is any evidence to support the trial court’s ruling, a reviewing court cannot say there was an abuse of discretion.” Vines v. Vines, 292 Ga. 550, 552 (2) ( 739 SE2d 374 ) (2013) (affirming trial court’s denial of motion to modify visitation rights as supported by some evidence). *33 The mother argues that the trial court’s finding regarding the best interests of the child under OCGA § 19-9-3 (a) (3) (N) as to the m…
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Blumenshine v. Hall
Ga. Ct. App. · 2014 · confidence medium
A court’s determination that there has been a material change in condition supporting a modification of custody will be affirmed on appeal absent abuse of discretion, and “[w]here there is any evidence to support the trial court’s ruling, a reviewing court cannot say there was an abuse of discretion.” Vines v. Vines, 292 Ga. 550, 552 ( 739 SE2d 374 ) (2013).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Carr-MacArthur v. Carr
Ga. · 2014 · confidence medium
Id. *32 Vines v. Vines, 292 Ga. 550, 552 (2) ( 739 SE2d 374 ) (2013).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Scott Hura v. Christina Hura
Ga. Ct. App. · 2014 · confidence medium
Here, the trial court’s order is a custody order as it affects visitation rights, and “[u]nder Georgia law, visitation rights are a part of custody.” Vines v. Vines, 292 Ga. 550, 551 (2) ( 739 SE2d 374 ) (2013).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Kevin Blue v. Tonella Hemmans
Ga. Ct. App. · 2014 · confidence medium
Vines v. Vines, 292 Ga. 550, 552 (2) ( 739 SE2d 374 ) (2013).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Blue v. Hemmans
Ga. Ct. App. · 2014 · confidence medium
Vines v. Vines, 292 Ga. 550, 552 (2) ( 739 SE2d 374 ) (2013).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Darby Reynolds Norman v. Toby Randall Norman
Ga. Ct. App. · 2013 · confidence medium
Additionally, “[u]nder Georgia law, visitation rights are a part of custody.” Vines v. Vines, 292 Ga. 550, 551 (2) ( 739 SE2d 374 ) (2013).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Hollie L. Ingram v. Kevin D. Loudermilk
Ga. Ct. App. · 2013 · confidence medium
Pursuant to OCGA § 5-6-34 (a) (11), however, a direct appeal is authorized from “[a]ll judgments in child custody cases awarding, refusing to change, or modifying child custody or holding or declining to hold persons in contempt of such child custody judgment or orders.” Here, the trial court’s order is a custody order as it increases the visitation rights of the intervenors, and “[u]nder Georgia law, visitation rights are a part of custody.” Vines v. Vines, 292 Ga. 550, 551 (2) ( 739 SE2d 374 ) (2013).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Seth Ansell v. Anna A. Ansell (n/K/A Lessard)
Ga. Ct. App. · 2013 · confidence medium
Pursuant to OCGA § 5-6-34 (a) (11), however, a direct appeal is authorized from “[a]ll judgments in child custody cases awarding, refusing to change, or modifying child custody or holding or declining to hold persons in contempt of such child custody judgment or orders.” Here, the trial court’s order is a custody order as it changes visitation, and “[u]nder Georgia law, visitation rights are a part of custody.” Vines v. Vines, 292 Ga. 550, 551 (2) ( 739 SE2d 374 ) (2013).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Donohoe v. Donohoe
Ga. Ct. App. · 2013 · confidence medium
“A trial court’s decision regarding a change in custody/visitation will be upheld on appeal unless it is shown that the court clearly abused its discretion.” (Citation and punctuation omitted.) Vines v. Vines, 292 Ga. 550, 552 (2) ( 739 SE2d 374 ) (2013).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Michele A. Donohoe v. Jeffrey M. Donohoe
Ga. Ct. App. · 2013 · confidence medium
“A trial court’s decision regarding a change in custody/visitation will be upheld on appeal unless it is shown that the court clearly abused its discretion.” (Citation and punctuation omitted.) Vines v. Vines, 292 Ga. 550, 552 (2) ( 739 SE2d 374 ) (2013).
discussed Cited "see" Jones v. Jones (2×)
Ga. · 2016 · signal: see · confidence high
See Vines v. Vines, 292 Ga. 550 (4) ( 739 SE2d 374 ) (2013) (affirming award of attorney fees incurred in connection with successful contempt motion).
discussed Cited "see" In the Interest of L. R. M., a Child (2×)
Ga. Ct. App. · 2015 · signal: see · confidence high
See Vines v. Vines, 292 Ga. 550, 552 (2) ( 739 SE2d 374 ) (2013).
examined Cited "see" Williams v. Williams (6×)
Ga. · 2014 · signal: see · confidence high
See generally Vines v. Vines, 292 Ga. 550 (2) ( 739 SE2d 374 ) (2013) (trial court’s decision regarding requested modification of visitation rights must be affirmed if there is any evidence to support it).
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VINES
v.
VINES
S13A0330.
Supreme Court of Georgia.
Mar 4, 2013.
739 S.E.2d 374
Blackburn & Blackburn, David T. Blackburn, for appellant., Robert D. Jenkins, for appellee.
Thompson.
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Citer courts: Court of Appeals of Georgia (3)
THOMPSON, Presiding Justice.

Thomas Vines appeals from a trial court’s order denying his motion to modify the terms of his visitation rights with his daughter and granting Anita Vines’ counterclaim for contempt and request for attorney fees. Finding no error, we affirm.

1. Anita and Thomas Vines were divorced in 2005 by a final decree awarding Anita primary physical custody of their child and granting Thomas secondary physical custody and visitation at least every other week from Thursday afternoon until Monday morning. In 2007, Thomas’ visitation rights were modified after Anita pre[*551] sented evidence that he was using pornography in the home where the child visited, evidence of bestiality and other inappropriate conduct in the home, and evidence of misbehavior and harassment by Thomas and his new wife, Dianna, directed toward Anita. Based on the evidence presented, the court found Thomas suffered from histrionic personality disorder and had not sought any treatment, that Thomas failed to address his psychological issues and modify his behavior, that Thomas and Dianna[1] continued to engage in a pattern of behavior destructive to the child, and that he and Dianna had engaged in behavior designed to alienate the child from her mother. The court thus modified the final decree to limit Thomas’ visitation with the child to weekly 1.5 hour visits supervised by Compassion House. Only Thomas and his three younger children are allowed visitation, which Thomas has exercised on a bi-weekly basis. The modification order further directed Thomas to have only e-mail contact with Anita and directed Thomas and Dianna not to go near the child’s school, not to come within 200 yards of Anita, her place of employment, her residence, or her vehicle, and not to harass or make any derogatory remarks about Anita in the presence of the child. Dianna was ordered to have no contact with Anita whatsoever. Finally, the 2007 order provided that no additional visitation would be allowed until Thomas underwent treatment from a qualified therapist and the therapist confirmed he had made progress in recognizing his condition, its causes and symptoms, the inappropriate behavior that can result from the condition, and the harm it causes the child. In November 2011, Anita filed a petition to suspend Thomas’ visitation and to modify child support. A month later, Thomas filed a separate petition in which he sought to modify visitation to provide for more frequent and unsupervised visitation and to hold Anita in contempt for failing to turn over certain personal property. Anita counterclaimed in that action, seeking to hold Thomas and Dianna in contempt of the court’s previous orders. Pertinent to this appeal, the trial court denied Thomas’ petition for modification and granted Anita’s petition for contempt.[2]

2. In several enumerations of error, Thomas argues the trial court abused its discretion by denying his motion to modify the visitation rights afforded him in the trial court’s 2007 order. Under Georgia law, visitation rights are apart of custody. See OCGA § 19-9-22 (1).[*552] “Atrial court faced with a petition for modification of child custody is charged with exercising its discretion to determine what is in the child’s best interest.” Viskup v. Viskup, 291 Ga. 103, 105 (2) (727 SE2d 97) (2012). See OCGA § 19-9-3 (a) (2). A trial court’s decision regarding a change in custody/visitation will be upheld on appeal unless it is shown that the court clearly abused its discretion. Haskell v. Haskell, 286 Ga. 112 (1) (686 SE2d 102) (2009). Where there is any evidence to support the trial court’s ruling, a reviewing court cannot say there was an abuse of discretion. Id.

At the hearing on Thomas’ motion to modify visitation, there was substantial evidence of Thomas and Dianna’s continued failure to comply with the court’s orders pertaining to their harassment and degradation of Anita despite the harm and detriment it caused the child. In addition, the court heard evidence of Thomas’ refusal to work with the child’s psychologist and his failure to pay for another qualified psychologist in order to obtain additional or unsupervised visitation. Based on the evidence presented at the hearing and the trial court’s consideration of the child’s best interest, we cannot say there was a clear abuse of discretion in the trial court’s denial of the motion to modify visitation rights.

3. Thomas asserts without citation to authority that the trial court erred by refusing to interview the child regarding her desire for increased visitation with her father. There is nothing in the record, however, indicating that the trial court refused to talk to the child or that Thomas was precluded from presenting the child as a witness in support of his motion to modify visitation. There are only two references in the record to the possibility of the child testifying, and on both occasions Thomas’ counsel merely encouraged the court to talk to the child. Absent any authority requiring the court to interview the child sua sponte or any evidence that the court prohibited Thomas from calling the child as a witness, this enumeration of error presents nothing for us to review.

4. Thomas contends the trial court’s award of attorney fees must be set aside because the statutory basis for the award is not cited in the court’s order. We disagree. In her petition for contempt, Anita sought attorney fees and expenses incurred by her in having to bring her motion for contempt. OCGA § 19-6-2 (a) (1) authorizes a trial court to award attorney fees and expenses of litigation within its sound discretion after considering the financial circumstances of both parties in a contempt action. Evidence was presented at the motions hearing regarding the reasonableness of the fees and expenses requested and the parties’ financial circumstances both at the present time and at the time of their divorce. In addition, the language of the order makes clear that the court’s fee award is predicated on its finding of[*553] contempt, which is consistent with an award of fees under OCGA § 19-6-2 (a) (1), not an award under OCGA § 9-15-14 (a). We conclude, therefore, that “there was a statutory basis for the fee award, and there was no requirement that OCGA § 19-6-2 be cited in the trial court’s order, as there is no indication that the court relied on some other authority to award the attorney fees.” Horn v. Shepherd, 292 Ga. 14 (9) (732 SE2d 427) (2012). See Killingsworth v. Killingsworth, 286 Ga. 234 (4) (686 SE2d 640) (2009). Compare Findley v. Findley, 280 Ga. 454 (2) (629 SE2d 222) (2006) (fee award reversed where fees were sought under multiple statutory provisions and court’s order contained no information concerning basis of trial court’s award).

Decided March 4, 2013. Blackburn & Blackburn, David T. Blackburn, for appellant. Robert D. Jenkins, for appellee.

Judgment affirmed.

All the Justices concur.
1

Anita filed and the trial court granted a motion to add Dianna as a party to the action.

2

In a separate order, the trial court denied Anita’s request to suspend Thomas’ visitation but granted her petition to increase child support. Thomas’ direct appeal from that order challenging only the court’s ruling on child support was dismissed by this Court on November 26, 2012, for failure to file an application to appeal.