Stablein v. Stablein

Appellant wife obtained a default divorce from the respondent in September, 1957. Her complaint demanded child support of $25 per month until respondent, a third-year university student, completed his formal education, and $50 per month thereafter. The court’s decree allowed $25 per month for one year and $65 per month thereafter.

In May, 1960, appellant instituted contempt proceedings alleging that respondent had failed to make the required support payments. Her supporting affidavit stated that since 1957 respondent had paid only $334, and this irregularly.

No evidence was received on the…