Schimek v. Schimek

This is an action brought to adjudge the defendant in contempt for failure to pay arrearages arising out of a decree for separate maintenance. It is admitted that some money is due. Defendant, however, insists that he is no longer liable because in 1928 complainant obtained a decree of absolute divorce without alimony. The maintenance decree provides for payments until the further order of the court.

On April 30th, 1930, two years afterward, the defendant consented through his counsel to the entry of an order directing him to pay $20 per week.

On June 24th, 1930, application was made to this…