Kimberly R. Kiker v. Probate Court of Mobile County

Summary

The Alabama Supreme Court remanded the probate court's order awarding attorney fees, directing the lower court to provide a detailed explanation of its fee determination and to refrain from modifying the award beyond that. The Court held that the probate court's failure to articulate its reasoning violated the required standard of review for attorney‑fee awards and that the lower court exceeded its jurisdiction on remand by altering the fee amounts.