Herpolsheimer v. Herpolsheimer

Elaine Herpolsheimer, plaintiff, and William Herpolsheimer, defendant, were divorced in February, 1933. Custody of their daughter Marlene, then about two years of age, was given to the mother, and the father required to pay a specific amount per month “to aid plaintiff in the support and maintenance of the minor child.” No provision was made for alimony for the mother. On several occasions amendments of the decree were made as to payments for the support of the minor. As finally amended in September, 1941, on plaintiff’s petition, the monthly payments for the support of the daughter were…