Moore v. Moore

On October 18, 1965, following a childless second marriage of about two and one-half years, Harry Moore was granted a default divorce from Vera Moore on the ground of her cruel and inhuman treatment. Mr. Moore’s first marriage produced five children. His child support obligation ended in 1973. At the time of the divorce, he estimated his net worth to be between $505,000 and $697,000. A stipulation, incorporated into the divorce judgment, contained the following terms:

“IX. Alimony.

“A. Basic Alimony. It is agreed that the plaintiff shall make the following payments to the defendant, as and for…