Mitchell v. Mitchell

Plaintiff, Christopher G. Mitchell, filed suit for divorce against defendant, Nancy L. Mitchell. A judgment for divorce was granted on August 6, 1974. Plaintiff received custody of their minor daughter. On. December 15,1975, defendant filed a petition for custody and support of the child. In relevant part, plaintiff’s response prayed for attorney’s fees for the defense of the custody action and for support payments from defendant. By agreement, defendant withdrew her petition for custody and the trial court denied plaintiff’s request for support and attorney’s fees.

In case 76-1126 plaintiff…