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This case concerns a divorce between Lisa Goodpaster Riggs and Kenneth Lee Riggs after a 28-year marriage. The trial court awarded Ms. Goodpaster alimony in futuro and attorney fees, finding she had no ability to earn income. Mr. Riggs appealed this decision. The appellate court found that Ms. Goodpaster does have the ability to earn income, citing her real estate license and a potential organic candy business. Consequently, the court reversed the award of alimony in futuro and remanded the case for a determination of rehabilitative and/or transitional alimony, while affirming the award of attorney fees.
Riggs v. Riggs is a workers' compensation case decided in Court of Appeals of Tennessee. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Court of Appeals of Tennessee.
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This case concerns a divorce between Lisa Goodpaster Riggs and Kenneth Lee Riggs after a 28-year marriage. The trial court awarded Ms. Goodpaster alimony in futuro and attorney fees, finding she had no ability to earn income. Mr. Riggs appealed this decision. The appellate court found that Ms. Goodpaster does have the ability to earn income, citing her real estate license and a potential organic candy business. Consequently, the court reversed the award of alimony in futuro and remanded the case for a determination of rehabilitative and/or transitional alimony, while affirming the award of attorney fees.
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