John Winfield Littleton, III v. Meghan Lively

Opinion

Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia

ATLANTA,____________________ July 15, 2026

The Court of Appeals hereby passes the following order:

A26A0913. JOHN WINFIELD LITTLETON, III v. MEGHAN LIVELY.

The trial court entered a final consent order in this case on August 29, 2024. On October 16, 2025, the trial court issued an order awarding Meghan Lively $8,935 in attorney fees under OCGA § 9-15-14. John Winfield Littleton, III, then filed this direct appeal of the fees award. We lack jurisdiction because an appeal from a trial court order awarding OCGA § 9-15-14 attorney fees must be initiated by filing an application for discretionary review. OCGA § 5-6-35(a)(10), (b); Capricorn Systems v. Godavarthy, 253 Ga. App. 840, 841–42 (560 SE2d 730) (2002). “Compliance with the discretionary appeals procedure is jurisdictional.” Smoak v. Dep’t of Human Res., 221 Ga. App. 257, 257 (471 SE2d 60) (1996). Thus, this appeal is hereby DISMISSED.

Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia Clerk’s Office, Atlanta,____________________ 07/15/2026 I certify that the above is a true extract from the minutes of the Court of Appeals of Georgia. Witness my signature and the seal of said court hereto affixed the day and year last above written.

, Clerk.