Williams v. Williams

COUCH, Judge.

The question presented herein involves whether a trial court could set aside a separation agreement between the parties to this case on the ground that the agreement was so oppressive on the husband that it shocked the conscience of the court.

I

Petitioner, Charles Robert Williams (“Husband” or “Mr. Williams”), and respondent, Kathleen L. Williams (“Wife” or “Mrs. Williams”), were married on September 30, 1967, and lived together as husband and wife for approximately fifteen years. Three children were born as a result of the marriage.

At the time of their separation on May 4, 1982,…