James v. James

Melvin Mayfield, Judge.

Barry James appeals from an order of the Chancery Court of Crawford County. He contends the trial court erred in awarding judgment for child support arrearage which accrued after the parties’ oldest child, Jacy, reached eighteen, and in granting any relief to appellee Leann James because she failed to file any written pleadings asking for relief.

The parties were divorced in July 1987. At that time their three children, Jacy, Ben, and Cody were minors. Appellee Leann James was awarded custody of the children, and the appellant was ordered to pay $450 a month in child…