Hettiger v. Hettiger

April 16, 1971, the trial court entered an order amending the October 5, 1962 pro confesso decree of divorce in this cause. The amending order reduced child support, provided for visitation that was mutually agreeable to the child and defendant, required installment payment of support arrearage, and cancelled alimony as of November 26, 1969. Plaintiff appeals the support reduction and alimony cancellation. Defendant cross-appeals the effective date of the alimony cancellation and contends that the support should have been terminated rather than reduced.

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