Schade v. Schade

Sec. 52.11, Stats., pursuant to which this action was commenced, provides as follows:

“52.11 Actions to compel support by husband. If any husband fails or refuses, without ■ lawful or reasonable excuse, to provide for the support and maintenance of his wife or minor children, the wife may commence an action in any court having jurisdiction in actions for divorce, to compel such husband to provide for the support and maintenance of herself and such minor children as he may be legally required to support. The couft, in such action, may determine and adjudge the amount such husband ■ should…