Commonwealth ex rel. Rubin v. Rubin

Opinion by

Hoffman, J.,

In this appeal, we must decide whether an order for alimony pursuant to a decree in divorce from bed and board terminates a prior order for support.

On August 25, 1969, the appellee filed a Complaint in Divorce a.m.e.t. (from bed and board). Pending determination of the matter, an action for nonsupport was instituted by the appellee, and following a hearing, the Honorable Richard S. Lowe of the Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County entered an Order directing the appellant to pay the sum of $1600.00 a month for the support of his wife. After a hearing, a Master in…