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GALAUNDRA MYLES v. TYRONE LEWIS A/K/A TRONE LEWIS
Date: 06-04-2024
Case Number: 2022-CA-01192-COA
Judge: Deborah McDonald
Court: IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
Plaintiff's Attorney: Travis T Vance, Jr.
Defendant's Attorney: RICK D. PATT
Jackson, MS Paternity lawyer represented the appellant with filing a paternity action against Tyrone Lewis
In summary, Myles was not procedurally barred from pursuing her appeal. Because we find that the chancery court abused its discretion by ignoring critical evidence in the record concerning Lewis’s income and expenses, we reverse its determination of Lewis’s child support obligation. We remand for the chancery court to recalculate Lewis’s gross and
net monthly personal income and calculate the amount of past and future child support he should pay. On remand, the chancery court should also specifically address the premium for the child’s medical insurance and determine the obligation of each party for its payment. We affirm the chancery court’s determination that Lewis is not required to pay for JDM’s private
school tuition or fees, for her extracurricular fees, or for her participation in the traveling team at this time. Further, we hold that the chancery court did not err in refusing to order Lewis to pay Myles’s attorney’s fees. Finally, we deny Lewis’s motion for attorney’s fees on appeal.
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What was the outcome of GALAUNDRA MYLES v. TYRONE LEWIS A/K/A TRONE LEWIS?
The outcome was: In summary, Myles was not procedurally barred from pursuing her appeal. Because we find that the chancery court abused its discretion by ignoring critical evidence in the record concerning Lewis’s income and expenses, we reverse its determination of Lewis’s child support obligation. We remand for the chancery court to recalculate Lewis’s gross and net monthly personal income and calculate the amount of past and future child support he should pay. On remand, the chancery court should also specifically address the premium for the child’s medical insurance and determine the obligation of each party for its payment. We affirm the chancery court’s determination that Lewis is not required to pay for JDM’s private school tuition or fees, for her extracurricular fees, or for her participation in the traveling team at this time. Further, we hold that the chancery court did not err in refusing to order Lewis to pay Myles’s attorney’s fees. Finally, we deny Lewis’s motion for attorney’s fees on appeal.
Which court heard GALAUNDRA MYLES v. TYRONE LEWIS A/K/A TRONE LEWIS?
This case was heard in IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, LA. The presiding judge was Deborah McDonald.
Who were the attorneys in GALAUNDRA MYLES v. TYRONE LEWIS A/K/A TRONE LEWIS?
Plaintiff's attorney: Travis T Vance, Jr.. Defendant's attorney: RICK D. PATT.
When was GALAUNDRA MYLES v. TYRONE LEWIS A/K/A TRONE LEWIS decided?
This case was decided on June 4, 2024.