Alicia M. Rudick v. Brian R. Rudick

Summary

The South Carolina Supreme Court affirmed the Court of Appeals' decision that the family court properly awarded permanent periodic alimony of $2,700 per month to Brian Rudick and declined to further reduce the award. The Court held that the statutory term "supported spouse" is merely descriptive of the alimony recipient and does not require the spouse to have reduced earning capacity. The decision also rejected the petitioner's argument that the standard‑of‑living factor was given undue weight.