Ernst v. Ernst

This is an appeal from an order modifying the provisions for support of the minor children of the parties as contained in the interlocutory decree of divorce.

The decree granted custody of the two minor sons of the parties (now aged 13 and 11 respectively) to the mother, “the defendant to have the right of reasonable visitation.” The defendant father was ordered to pay “as and for support” of the children $50 per month per child and to pay one-half of the cost of medical and hospital insurance. The decree approved a property settlement agreement under which the wife received, as her separate…