Gilliam v. Gilliam

RAWLINGS, Justice.

On plaintiff-initiated contempt citation for nonpayment by defendant of divorce decree required child support, trial court cancelled past due arrearages and granted defendant credit for the plaintiff-obtained cash value of insurance coverage on defendant’s life. Plaintiff appeals. We reverse.

Plaintiff (Sharon) and defendant (William) were divorced January 30, 1968, and by the decree entered William was required to make fixed child support payments to Sharon.

May 7, 1970, the aforesaid decree was modified in such manner as to release William from his previous obligation to…