Ward v. Ward

By JUDGE CLIFFORD R. WECKSTEIN

The question presented in this case is whether a 1973 order discontinuing this case from the docket terminated the defendant’s obligations to make child and spousal support payments under a 1967 order.

This question first was raised at a hearing held on February 6, 1990. At that time, I expressed a tentative conclusion and invited counsel to submit argument and authorities in writing. After reviewing the submissions of counsel and the decided authorities, I have reached a legal decision contrary to my earlier tentative conclusion.

A review of the procedural history…