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IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that
* * * [Mr. Burkes] shall pay, as additional alimony,
and hold * * * [Ms. Burkes] harmless thereon, the loan
against the 1989 Cadillac automobile in * * * [Ms.
Burkes'] possession, and any and all other debts or
charges he has incurred since the parties' separation.
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IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that
* * * [Mr. Burkes] shall pay to * * * [Ms. Burkes] the
sum of $60,000.00 as additional alimony toward attorney
fees, for which sum judgment is rendered and execution
may issue.
During November 1990, Ms. Burkes filed a garnishment
proceeding against Mr. Burkes seeking a $55,636 judgment for
attorney's fees, and Mr. Burkes' wages were garnished in the
amount of $55,645.82 during 1990. On December 27, 1990, the
Cleveland Municipal Court issued a $47,668.31 check to Ms.
Burkes' counsel. On January 8, 1991, the Cleveland Municipal
Court issued a $7,977.51 check to Ms. Burkes' counsel. The two
checks were received by Ms. Burkes' counsel and deposited in the
counsel's trust account and were not disbursed to Ms. Burkes
until 1991. The $4,364 balance of the attorney's fees was paid
during 1991 directly from Mr. Burkes to Ms. Burkes.
Ms. Burkes used the 1989 Cadillac throughout the 1991 year,
and Mr. Burkes paid $8,217 on the Cadillac car loan. The title
to the 1989 Cadillac during 1991 was in the name of Mr. Burkes'
corporation.
Ms. Burkes' divorce attorney selected a certified public
accountant and provided the accountant with Ms. Burkes' tax
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