Noddin v. Noddin

The issue in this case is whether it was error to grant a modification of a support and alimony decree where the defendant brought about his reduced financial condition by his own criminal conduct and where the defendant still had an asset which could be applied to meet his support and alimony obligations. We hold that it was not unfair and improper to continue the original support order, and accordingly, we reverse and remand.

Charles and Elizabeth Noddin were divorced in December 1979 by a decree of the Rockingham County Superior Court which incorporated the parties’ stipulation as to…