Hallett Ex Rel. State v. Hallett

This is one of the many vexatious cases wherein a decree of divorce is followed by differences and disputes as to the treatment and custody of a child and as to the continuing ability, or lack of it, on the part of the father to contribute, as originally ordered, to such child’s support.

The decree of divorce in this case was entered on the 16th day of October, 1930. The decree gave the custody of the child to his mother, the plaintiff; and required the defendant to pay $40 a month to the plaintiff for the support and maintenance of their son. The boy was then seven years old.

On the 8th day of…