Burns v. Rivers

Nichols, Chief Justice.

The former wife appeals from an order refusing to find the former husband in contempt for nonpayment of alimony for her. He ceased the payments after the date of her remarriage.

The relevant provision of their agreement as incorporated into their final judgment and decree of divorce states: "The husband shall pay to the Wife as alimony and child support the sum of $650.00 per month for her support and maintenance and for the support, maintenance and education of the minor child. Upon the minor’s 18th birthday or his death, marriage or if he should otherwise become…