Commonwealth ex rel. Edelman v. Edelman

Opinion by

Montgomery, J.,

Each of the parties has appealed from the order in a nonsupport proceeding brought by the relator-wife for the benefit of herself and two minor children, ages one year and five years, which directed defendant to pay $45.00 per week for the support of his wife and $25.00 per week for each child. The order is dated March 30, 1960, but was made retroactive as of January 1, 1960.

The defendant is an executive of a life insurance company. His annual salary under a contract is $15,-000.00. He received a bonus the year prior to the hearing, which gave him a gross income in…