Smith v. Smith

This is a civil contempt proceeding against a father for his failure to pay court ordered child support to his former wife. The primary questions involve credits against his arrearage.

The parties were divorced on October 9, 1976 after a twelve year marriage. Mr. Smith, the husband and father, was ordered to pay to Mrs. Smith, the wife and mother, the sum of $250 each month for the support of their three minor children, whose custody was granted to the mother. The divorce judgment has never been modified.

In June 1983 the mother sought to place the father in contempt of court for his failure to…