Chace v. Finlay

OPINION

WEISBERGER, Justice.

This case is before us on a petition for writ of certiorari filed by Fred W. Finlay, the defendant, to review an order from the Family Court which increased the amount of support that he must pay to his former spouse Brenda L. Chace, the plaintiff. The facts of the case that are pertinent to this petition are as follows.

On May 21, 1980, plaintiff was granted a divorce from defendant with final judgment entered on August 28, 1980. According to the divorce decree, plaintiff was given custody of the two minor children born of the marriage. The defendant was provided…