Mayer v. Mayer

Citations

• 2020 Ohio 4993

Syllabus

Postdecree proceeding motion to show cause contempt order abuse of discretion separation agreement attorney fees R.C. 3105.73 financial misconduct R.C. 3105.171 defer to trial court's conclusions with regard to parties' credibility. In postdecree proceedings, the trial court viewed the divorce decree and incorporated separation agreement as a contract, and found the terms clear and unambiguous. The trial court relied on the language within those documents to give effect to the parties' intent. On appeal, we deferred to the trial court's conclusions with regard to the parties' credibility. A review of the record demonstrated the trial court did not abuse its discretion when it ruled on appellee/cross-appellant's motion to show cause and request for attorney fees and appellant/cross-appellee's motion to compel reimbursement.