Florida District Courts of Appeal, 1986

Grafman v. Grafman

Grafman v. Grafman
Florida District Courts of Appeal · Decided November 18, 1986 · Barkdull, Jorgenson, Pearson
498 So. 2d 529; 11 Fla. L. Weekly 2418; 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 10671 (Southern Reporter, Second Series)

Grafman v. Grafman

Opinion of the Court

PER CURIAM.

The appellant contends that the trial court erred in enforcing an express agreement not to seek modification unless agreed to in writing. We find no error and affirm upon the authority of Bassett v. Bassett, 464 So.2d 1203 (Fla. 3d DCA 1984) and Pusey v. Pusey, 386 So.2d 269 (Fla. 3d DCA 1980).

The appellee cross-appeals an order of the trial court summarily denying him attorney’s fees when he successfully prevented modification. We concur and return the matter to the trial court for consideration of the financial resources of both parties and to exercise its discretion following the consideration of same. See Turner v. Turner, 383 So.2d 700 (Fla. 4th DCA), cert. denied, 392 So.2d 1381 (Fla. 1980); Section 61.16 Florida Statutes (1985).

Therefore the order denying modification is affirmed; the order denying attorney’s fees is reversed and remanded for further consideration.1

Reversed and remanded with directions.

. Which shall include consideration of a fee for services rendered in connection with these appellate proceedings.

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