Peter v. Peter

I. INTRODUCTION

Cynthia S. Peter and James B. Peter were divorced in June 1998. In October 1999, Cynthia brought an action in Lancaster County District Court to modify the decree of dissolution, requesting an increase in James’ child support obligation. In January 2000, James filed his own petition to modify, alleging that Cynthia had fraudulently failed to disclose certain assets at the time their marital estate was divided. The district court denied Cynthia’s petition for modification and granted James’ petition in part. Cynthia appealed, and James cross-appealed.

While the case was on…