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2023Alimony 2 Armstrong v. Armstrong, 618 So. 2d 1278 (Miss. 1993). 3 awards are within the discretion of the chancellor, and his discretion will not be reversed on appeal unless the chancellor was manifestly in error in his finding of fact and abused his discretion.” Armstrong, 618 So. 2d at 1280 (citations omitted).

2023Alimony 2 Armstrong v. Armstrong, 618 So. 2d 1278 (Miss. 1993). 3 awards are within the discretion of the chancellor, and his discretion will not be reversed on appeal unless the chancellor was manifestly in error in his finding of fact and abused his discretion.” Armstrong, 618 So. 2d at 1280 (citations omitted).

2020Awards of alimony are matters “within the discretion of the Chancellor.” Powers v. Powers, 568 So. 2d 255, 257 (Miss. 1990). “[T]his appellate court will not reverse unless 1 Talbert v. Talbert, 759 So. 2d 1105 (Miss. 1999). 2 Ferguson v. Ferguson, 639 So. 2d 921 (Miss. 1994). 3 Albright v. Albright, 437 So. 2d 1003 (Miss. 1983). 4 Armstrong v. Armstrong, 618 So. 2d 1278 (Miss. 1993). 2 the Chancellor was manifestly in error in his finding of fact and manifestly abused his discretion.” Id. at 258.

2000This Court will not reverse his decision on appeal "unless the chancellor was manifestly in error in his finding of fact and abused his discretions." Powers v. Powers, 568 So.2d 255, 257 (Miss.1990).

2009“Alimony awards are also within the discretion of the chancellor, and his discretion will not be reversed on appeal unless the chancellor was manifestly in error in his findings of fact and abused his discretion.” Ethridge v. Ethridge, 648 So.2d 1143, 1145-46 (Miss.1995) (quoting Armstrong v. Armstrong, 618 So.2d 1278, 1280 (Miss.1993)).

2008Alimony awards are within the discretion of the chancellor, and his discretion will not be reversed on appeal unless the chancellor was manifestly in error in his finding of fact and abused his discretion.” Ethridge v. Ethridge, 648 So.2d 1143, 1145-46 (Miss.1995) (quoting Armstrong v. Armstrong, 618 So.2d 1278, 1280 (Miss.1993)).

2005This Court will not disturb a chancellor's determination of child support "unless the chancellor was manifestly in error in his finding of fact and manifestly abused his discretion." Brocato v. Brocato, 731 So.2d 1138, 1144 (¶ 27) (Miss.1999) (citing McEachern v. McEachern, 605 So.2d 809, 814 (Miss.1992)) (citations omitted).

2001This Court will not disturb a chancellor's determination of child support "unless the chancellor was manifestly in error in his finding of fact and manifestly abused his discretion." Brocato v. Brocato, 731 So.2d 1138, 1144 (Miss.1999) (citing McEachern v. McEachern, 605 So.2d 809, 814 (Miss.1992)) (citations omitted), Bruce's argument that the chancellor abused his discretion and committed manifest error is without merit.

1994MODIFICATION MATTER Standard of Review "A chancellor is afforded broad discretion in the area of modification of child support and this Court will reverse only when the chancellor was manifestly in error in a finding of fact or if there has been an abuse of discretion or when an erroneous legal standard was applied." Herrington v. Herrington, 660 So. 2d 215, 217 (Miss. 1994) (citing McEwen v. McEwen, 631 So. 2d 821, 823 (Miss. 1994); Tilley v. Tilley, 610 So. 2d 348, 351 (Miss. 1992); Hammett v. Woods, 602 So. 2d 825, 828 (Miss. 1992)).

1994MODIFICATION MATTER Standard of Review "A chancellor is afforded broad discretion in the area of modification of child support and this Court will reverse only when the chancellor was manifestly in error in a finding of fact or if there has been an abuse of discretion or when an erroneous legal standard was applied." Herrington v. Herrington, 660 So. 2d 215, 217 (Miss. 1994) (citing McEwen v. McEwen, 631 So. 2d 821, 823 (Miss. 1994); Tilley v. Tilley, 610 So. 2d 348, 351 (Miss. 1992); Hammett v. Woods, 602 So. 2d 825, 828 (Miss. 1992)).

1994MODIFICATION MATTER Standard of Review "A chancellor is afforded broad discretion in the area of modification of child support and this Court will reverse only when the chancellor was manifestly in error in a finding of fact or if there has been an abuse of discretion or when an erroneous legal standard was applied." Herrington v. Herrington, 660 So. 2d 215, 217 (Miss. 1994) (citing McEwen v. McEwen, 631 So. 2d 821, 823 (Miss. 1994); Tilley v. Tilley, 610 So. 2d 348, 351 (Miss. 1992); Hammett v. Woods, 602 So. 2d 825, 828 (Miss. 1992)).

1994MODIFICATION MATTER Standard of Review "A chancellor is afforded broad discretion in the area of modification of child support and this Court will reverse only when the chancellor was manifestly in error in a finding of fact or if there has been an abuse of discretion or when an erroneous legal standard was applied." Herrington v. Herrington, 660 So. 2d 215, 217 (Miss. 1994) (citing McEwen v. McEwen, 631 So. 2d 821, 823 (Miss. 1994); Tilley v. Tilley, 610 So. 2d 348, 351 (Miss. 1992); Hammett v. Woods, 602 So. 2d 825, 828 (Miss. 1992)).

1994MODIFICATION MATTER Standard of Review "A chancellor is afforded broad discretion in the area of modification of child support and this Court will reverse only when the chancellor was manifestly in error in a finding of fact or if there has been an abuse of discretion or when an erroneous legal standard was applied." Herrington v. Herrington, 660 So. 2d 215, 217 (Miss. 1994) (citing McEwen v. McEwen, 631 So. 2d 821, 823 (Miss. 1994); Tilley v. Tilley, 610 So. 2d 348, 351 (Miss. 1992); Hammett v. Woods, 602 So. 2d 825, 828 (Miss. 1992)).

1994MODIFICATION MATTER Standard of Review "A chancellor is afforded broad discretion in the area of modification of child support and this Court will reverse only when the chancellor was manifestly in error in a finding of fact or if there has been an abuse of discretion or when an erroneous legal standard was applied." Herrington v. Herrington, 660 So. 2d 215, 217 (Miss. 1994) (citing McEwen v. McEwen, 631 So. 2d 821, 823 (Miss. 1994); Tilley v. Tilley, 610 So. 2d 348, 351 (Miss. 1992); Hammett v. Woods, 602 So. 2d 825, 828 (Miss. 1992)).

1999This Court has on numerous occasions held that it will not disturb a chancellor's determination of child support "unless the chancellor was manifestly in error in his finding of fact and manifestly abused his discretion." McEachern v. McEachern, 605 So.2d 809, 814 (Miss.1992) (citing Smith v. Smith, 585 So.2d 750, 753 (Miss.1991); Powers v. Powers, 568 So.2d 255, 257-58 (Miss.1990)).

1998This Court has held that "[a]n award of child support is within the chancellor's discretion and will not be disturbed by this Court unless the chancellor was manifestly in error in his finding of fact and manifestly abused his discretion." McEachern v. McEachern, 605 So.2d 809, 814 (Miss.1992) (citing Smith v. Smith, 585 So.2d 750, 753 (Miss.1991); Powers v. Powers, 568 So.2d 255, 257-58 (Miss.1990)).

1994See Gregg v. Montgomery, 587 So.2d 928, 931 (Miss. 1991); Massey v. Massey, 475 So.2d 802, 803 (Miss. 1985); Hopton v. Hopton, 342 So.2d 1298, 1300 (Miss. 1977).

1993Powers v. Powers, 568 So.2d 255, 257 (Miss.1990); Carpenter v. Carpenter, 519 So.2d 891, 894-95 (Miss.1988); McNally v. McNally, 516 So.2d 499, 501 (Miss.1987); Massey v. Massey, 475 So.2d 802 (Miss.1985); Hopton v. Hopton, 342 So.2d 1298, 1300 (Miss.1977).

1993Powers v. Powers, 568 So.2d 255, 257 (Miss.1990); Carpenter v. Carpenter, 519 So.2d 891, 894-95 (Miss.1988); McNally v. McNally, 516 So.2d 499, 501 (Miss.1987); Massey v. Massey, 475 So.2d 802 (Miss.1985); Hopton v. Hopton, 342 So.2d 1298, 1300 (Miss.1977).

1991More specifically, in cases involving alimony and child support, the Court has held that it "is a matter within the discretion of the chancellor and that this appellate court will not reverse unless the chancellor was manifestly in error in his finding of fact and manifestly abused his discretion." Powers v. Powers, 568 So.2d 255, 258 (Miss. 1990); Carpenter v. Carpenter, 519 So.2d 891, 894-895 (Miss. 1988).

2003See also Voda v. Voda, 731 So.2d 1152, 1154 (Miss.1999); Traxler v. Traxler, 730 So.2d 1098, 1104 (Miss.1998); Parsons v. Parsons, 678 So.2d 701, 703 (Miss.1996).

2002See also Voda v. Voda, 731 So.2d 1152, 1154 (Miss.1999); Traxler v. Traxler, 730 So.2d 1098, 1104 (Miss.1998); Parsons v. Parsons, 678 So.2d 701, 703 (Miss.1996).

2003See also Voda v. Voda, 731 So.2d 1152, 1154 (Miss.1999); Traxler v. Traxler, 730 So.2d 1098, 1104 (Miss.1998); Parsons v. Parsons, 678 So.2d 701, 703 (Miss.1996).

2002See also Voda v. Voda, 731 So.2d 1152, 1154 (Miss.1999); Traxler v. Traxler, 730 So.2d 1098, 1104 (Miss.1998); Parsons v. Parsons, 678 So.2d 701, 703 (Miss.1996).

2003See also Voda v. Voda, 731 So.2d 1152, 1154 (Miss.1999); Traxler v. Traxler, 730 So.2d 1098, 1104 (Miss.1998); Parsons v. Parsons, 678 So.2d 701, 703 (Miss.1996).

2002See also Voda v. Voda, 731 So.2d 1152, 1154 (Miss.1999); Traxler v. Traxler, 730 So.2d 1098, 1104 (Miss.1998); Parsons v. Parsons, 678 So.2d 701, 703 (Miss.1996).

2000"This Court will not overturn a chancellor's decision regarding attorney's fees unless the chancellor was manifestly in error." Id.

1999Our supreme court consistently has held that it will not disturb a chancellor's determination of child support "unless the chancellor was manifestly in error in his finding of fact and manifestly abused his discretion." Grogan v. Grogan, 641 So.2d 734, 741 (Miss.1994). ¶ 34.

2005This Court will not disturb a chancellor's determination of child support "unless the chancellor was manifestly in error in his finding of fact and manifestly abused his discretion." Brocato v. Brocato, 731 So.2d 1138, 1144 (¶ 27) (Miss.1999) (citing McEachern v. McEachern, 605 So.2d 809, 814 (Miss.1992)) (citations omitted).

2001This Court will not disturb a chancellor's determination of child support "unless the chancellor was manifestly in error in his finding of fact and manifestly abused his discretion." Brocato v. Brocato, 731 So.2d 1138, 1144 (Miss.1999) (citing McEachern v. McEachern, 605 So.2d 809, 814 (Miss.1992)) (citations omitted), Bruce's argument that the chancellor abused his discretion and committed manifest error is without merit.

1994See Gregg v. Montgomery, 587 So.2d 928, 931 (Miss. 1991); Massey v. Massey, 475 So.2d 802, 803 (Miss. 1985); Hopton v. Hopton, 342 So.2d 1298, 1300 (Miss. 1977).

1993Powers v. Powers, 568 So.2d 255, 257 (Miss.1990); Carpenter v. Carpenter, 519 So.2d 891, 894-95 (Miss.1988); McNally v. McNally, 516 So.2d 499, 501 (Miss.1987); Massey v. Massey, 475 So.2d 802 (Miss.1985); Hopton v. Hopton, 342 So.2d 1298, 1300 (Miss.1977).

2009“In the case of a claimed inadequacy or outright denial of alimony, we will interfere only where the decision is seen as so oppressive, unjust or grossly inadequate as to evidence an abuse of discretion.” Armstrong, 618 So.2d at 1280 (citing McNally v. McNally, 516 So.2d 499, 501 (Miss.1987); Martin v. Martin, 271 So.2d 391, 394 (Miss.1972)). ¶ 35.

1993Powers v. Powers, 568 So.2d 255, 257 (Miss.1990); Carpenter v. Carpenter, 519 So.2d 891, 894-95 (Miss.1988); McNally v. McNally, 516 So.2d 499, 501 (Miss.1987); Massey v. Massey, 475 So.2d 802 (Miss.1985); Hopton v. Hopton, 342 So.2d 1298, 1300 (Miss.1977).

2020It is well settled that “[a]limony awards are within the discretion of the chancellor, and his discretion will not be reversed on appeal unless the chancellor was manifestly in error in his finding of fact and abused his discretion.” Harris, 241 So. 3d at 625 (internal quotation marks omitted) (quoting Armstrong v. Armstrong, 618 So. 2d 1278, 1280 (Miss. 1993)).

2020It is well settled that “[a]limony awards are within the discretion of the chancellor, and his discretion will not be reversed on appeal unless the chancellor was manifestly in error in his finding of fact and abused his discretion.” Harris, 241 So. 3d at 625 (internal quotation marks omitted) (quoting Armstrong v. Armstrong, 618 So. 2d 1278, 1280 (Miss. 1993)).

2020“Chancellors are afforded wide latitude in fashioning equitable remedies in domestic relations matters, and their decisions will not be reversed if the findings of fact are supported by substantial credible evidence in the record.” Gutierrez v. Gutierrez, 233 So. 3d 797, 806 (Miss. 2017) (internal quotation mark omitted) (quoting Henderson v. Henderson, 757 So. 2d 285, 289-90 (Miss. 2000)).

2020“Chancellors are afforded wide latitude in fashioning equitable remedies in domestic relations matters, and their decisions will not be reversed if the findings of fact are supported by substantial credible evidence in the record.” Gutierrez v. Gutierrez, 233 So. 3d 797, 806 (Miss. 2017) (internal quotation mark omitted) (quoting Henderson v. Henderson, 757 So. 2d 285, 289-90 (Miss. 2000)).

2020Alimony awards are within the discretion of the chancellor, and his discretion will not be reversed on appeal unless the chancellor was manifestly in error in his finding of fact and abused his discretion.” Coggins, 132 So. 3d at 640 (¶8) (quoting Armstrong v. Armstrong, 618 So. 2d 1278, 1280 (Miss. 1993)). ¶26.

2020Our well-established standard of review provides that a chancellor has broad discretion in determining alimony awards, and “his discretion will not be reversed on appeal unless the chancellor was manifestly in error in his finding of fact and abused his discretion.” Coggins v. Coggins, 132 So. 3d 636, 640 (¶8) (Miss.

2020“Chancellors are afforded wide latitude in fashioning equitable remedies in domestic relations matters, and their decisions will not be reversed if the findings of fact are supported by substantial credible evidence in the record.” Gutierrez v. Gutierrez, 233 So. 3d 797, 806 (Miss. 2017) (internal quotation mark omitted) (quoting Henderson v. Henderson, 757 So. 2d 285, 289-90 (Miss. 2000)).

2020“Chancellors are afforded wide latitude in fashioning equitable remedies in domestic relations matters, and their decisions will not be reversed if the findings of fact are supported by substantial credible evidence in the record.” Gutierrez v. Gutierrez, 233 So. 3d 797, 806 (Miss. 2017) (internal quotation mark omitted) (quoting Henderson v. Henderson, 757 So. 2d 285, 289-90 (Miss. 2000)).

1998The McEachern Court further observed that "[a]lthough we have child support guidelines in our Code ... they are mere guidelines and do not control the chancellor's award of child support." McEachern, 605 So.2d at 814 (citing Thurman v. Thurman, 559 So.2d 1014, 1017-18 (Miss.1990)).

1997The McEachern Court further observed that "[a]lthough we have child support guidelines in our Code . . . they are mere guidelines and do not control the chancellor's award of child support." McEachern, 605 So. 2d at 814 (citing Thurman v. Thurman, 559 So. 2d 1014, 1017-18 (Miss. 1990)).

1997"The process of weighing evidence and arriving at an award of child support is essentially an exercise in fact-finding, which customarily significantly restrains this Court's review." Cupit v. Cupit, 559 So.2d 1035, 1036-37 (Miss. 1990).

1994"The process of weighing evidence and arriving at an award of child support is essentially an exercise in fact-finding, which customarily significantly restrains this Court's review." Cupit v. Cupit, 559 So.2d 1035, 1036-37 (Miss. 1990).

1994MODIFICATION MATTER Standard of Review "A chancellor is afforded broad discretion in the area of modification of child support and this Court will reverse only when the chancellor was manifestly in error in a finding of fact or if there has been an abuse of discretion or when an erroneous legal standard was applied." Herrington v. Herrington, 660 So. 2d 215, 217 (Miss. 1994) (citing McEwen v. McEwen, 631 So. 2d 821, 823 (Miss. 1994); Tilley v. Tilley, 610 So. 2d 348, 351 (Miss. 1992); Hammett v. Woods, 602 So. 2d 825, 828 (Miss. 1992)).

1994MODIFICATION MATTER Standard of Review "A chancellor is afforded broad discretion in the area of modification of child support and this Court will reverse only when the chancellor was manifestly in error in a finding of fact or if there has been an abuse of discretion or when an erroneous legal standard was applied." Herrington v. Herrington, 660 So. 2d 215, 217 (Miss. 1994) (citing McEwen v. McEwen, 631 So. 2d 821, 823 (Miss. 1994); Tilley v. Tilley, 610 So. 2d 348, 351 (Miss. 1992); Hammett v. Woods, 602 So. 2d 825, 828 (Miss. 1992)).

2004Lahmann v. Hallmon, 722 So.2d 614 (¶ 27) (Miss.1998) (citing McEwen v. McEwen, 631 So.2d 821, 823 (Miss.1994); Tilley v. Tilley, 610 So.2d 348, 351 (Miss.1992); Hammett v. Woods, 602 So.2d 825, 828 (Miss.1992)). ¶ 11.

2002"A chancellor is afforded broad discretion in the area of modification of child support and this Court will reverse only when the chancellor was manifestly in error in a finding of fact or if there has been an abuse of discretion or when an erroneous legal standard was applied." Lahmann v. Hallmon, 722 So.2d 614, 622 (Miss.1998).

2020Awards of alimony are matters “within the discretion of the Chancellor.” Powers v. Powers, 568 So. 2d 255, 257 (Miss. 1990). “[T]his appellate court will not reverse unless 1 Talbert v. Talbert, 759 So. 2d 1105 (Miss. 1999). 2 Ferguson v. Ferguson, 639 So. 2d 921 (Miss. 1994). 3 Albright v. Albright, 437 So. 2d 1003 (Miss. 1983). 4 Armstrong v. Armstrong, 618 So. 2d 1278 (Miss. 1993). 2 the Chancellor was manifestly in error in his finding of fact and manifestly abused his discretion.” Id. at 258.

1998Upon the dissolution of a marriage, the chancery court has the discretion "to ... divide real and personal property, including the divesting of title,...." Ferguson v. Ferguson, 639 So.2d 921, 929 (Miss.1994).

2010The Court of Appeals reversed the chancellor's judgment, holding that "the chancellor was manifestly in error in interpreting the provision to award Julius's military survivor benefits to Barbara, as they were not specifically mentioned in the property settlement agreement and were not accorded to her `by law.'" Williams, 37 So.3d at 1202.

2010The Court of Appeals reversed the chancellor’s judgment, holding that “the chancellor was manifestly in error in interpreting the provision to award Julius’s military survivor benefits to Barbara, as they were not specifically mentioned in the property settlement agreement and were not accorded to her ‘by law.’ ” Williams, 37 So.3d at 1202 .