Legal Opinion

Meakin v. Meakin

Nevada Supreme Court

Decided January 26, 1972No. 6609PublishedCited by 7 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

By the Court,

Gunderson, J.:

On May 8, 1970, appellant obtained a Nevada divorce which provided, among other things, for child support payments of $750 per month. In January, 1971, our district court, without stating its reasons, denied a motion by appellant for reduction of child support. This appeal follows.

1. Appellant argues our district court’s refusal to reduce the child support amounts to an abuse of discretion, contending (a) the deterioration of his health prevents his practice of dentistry, (b) he has had to file bankruptcy, and (c) he is now constrained to work as a hospital…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Leeming v. LeemingNevada Supreme Court · 1971
  2. City of Henderson v. Bentonite, Inc.Nevada Supreme Court · 1971
  3. Green v. GreenNevada Supreme Court · 1959

3Cited by7 opinions

  1. City of Las Vegas v. BoldenNevada Supreme Court · 1973
  2. Raishbrook v. Estate of BayleyNevada Supreme Court · 1974
  3. Reed v. ReedNevada Supreme Court · 1972
  4. Massey-Ferguson, Inc. v. ChildressNevada Supreme Court · 1973
  5. Snarr Advertising, Inc. v. SturgeonNevada Supreme Court · 1975

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