Supreme Court of Alabama

Garlington v. Garlington.

May 10, 1945246 Ala. 665

Summary

The court held that a permanent monthly alimony award incorporated into a divorce decree may be modified when the parties' circumstances materially change, even when the award was based on their agreement. Applying that principle and reviewing the trial court's judicial discretion, the court concluded that the reduced monthly award was justified by the parties' respective finances and circumstances and affirmed.