Figliozzi v. Figliozzi

SMITH, Judge.

The question presented on this appeal is whether an award of separate maintenance and support for minor children obtained under the Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act1 precludes a later action for maintenance and support under Code 1951, § 16-415.

In January 1959 appellant, then residing in Maryland, obtained an order under the Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act requiring her appellee husband, a resident of the District of Columbia, to pay her $140 per month for support of herself and their minor children. Alleging that $140 per month was inadequate, appellant filed a…