Anderson v. Anderson

Harriet and Harold Anderson were divorced on March 8, 1971. Pursuant to a stipulation Harold was ordered to pay his ex-wife $70 per week: $55 alimony and $15 support for their son David. The divorce judgment required that the parties would hold their Brookfield homestead as tenants in common. It could not be sold until December 1, 1974. Harold and Harriet were to share the proceeds. Harriet was permitted to occupy the premises rent free.

The age of majority changed from twenty-one to eighteen on March 23, 1972. When Harold’s attorney stated that the money was not used for support, the trial…