Skelton v. Gray

OPINION

WALTERS, Justice.

Petitioner-husband was awarded custody of the parties’ minor child in 1980. In January, 1983, the respondent-wife moved for a custody change in her favor and for reasonable child support. Following a hearing in March, the trial court awarded custody to the wife and at that time withheld a ruling on the amount of support in contemplation that a figure would be set by the court if the parties could not agree on a reasonable amount. Husband retained new counsel after the hearing, and counsel was allowed, by mailed notice, until April 18th to file requested findings and…