Sheridan v. Sheridan

I am in full accord with the reasoning and conclusions of the majority opinion that the trial judge was in error in holding that under Schiller v. Schiller, D.C.App., 194 A.2d 665, he lacked jurisdiction to .award maintenance for the two minor children; that as the father did not question the right of appellant to their custody, the court was not precluded by the provisions of Sec. 16-4151 from awarding support for the children; and that the case should be reversed and remanded for that purpose.

I cannot agree, however, that the case should also be retried for determination of an award of…