Brooks v. Brooks

Appellant (Diann S. Brooks) appeals the trial judge’s refusal to hold respondent (Walter W. Brooks) in contempt of a court-appproved agreement of the parties. We reverse.

The parties entered a lengthy agreement in March 1980 in settlement of pending litigation. The agreement was approved by the family court but was not merged in the court’s order. The court retained jurisdiction to enforce the agreement but not to modify any payments other than those for child support.

Appellant petitioned in August 1980 for a contempt citation, enforcement of the agreement, and other relief. Appellant alleged…