Kitchin v. Kitchin

Candler, Justice.

On July 14, 1960, Mrs. Ruth Horn Kitchin filed a contempt proceeding against Houston Wyke Kitchin, her former husband. In substance and so far as need be stated, her petition alleges: She obtained a divorce from the defendant on June 13, 1958. Permanent custody and control of their minor child was awarded to her, subject to specified visitation rights of the defendant. A written contract — in which she and the defendant agreed that he would annually, until her death or remarriage, pay her as alimony an amount equal to one-sixth of his taxable income after deducting therefrom…