Whallon v. Whallon

This is an appeal from the dismissal of a proceeding brought by the Welfare Recovery Division (Division) of the Department of Justice on behalf of Janet Whallon, an ADC recipient, to vacate a modification of a support order.

Mrs. Whallon and defendant, Calvin H. Whallon, were divorced on March 3, 1971, with husband being ordered to pay $200 per month child support. Husband failed to fulfill his obligation of support and the Division in 1972 brought a contempt proceeding against him pursuant to ORS 23.780 and 23.785, which authorize the Division or the district attorney to do so when the…