Dickson v. Dickson

On April 5, 1974, Joan M. Dickson was granted a decree of divorce, incorporating the terms of a written property settlement agreement. William E. Dickson filed a petition to modify the decree on August 27, 1976, and, after an informal hearing with counsel in chambers, Judge Joseph M. McCarthy modified the decree by reducing the alimony from *400 to *100 per month and the child support from *800 to *400 per month. Joan Dickson subsequently filed a motion praying that the court modify its order changing alimony and support payments, or in the alternative, that the court grant a new hearing. This motion was…