Legal Opinion

Decker v. Decker

Supreme Court of Georgia

Decided December 2, 1986No. 43875PublishedCited by 4 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Gregory, Justice.

Floyd Decker appeals a trial court’s modification of his divorce decree ordering increased child support payments. We affirm.

Floyd and Barbara Decker were divorced in 1972. Barbara was given custody of their two children and Floyd was ordered to pay $425 monthly child support. Floyd has lived in Idaho since the divorce.

In 1985, Barbara filed a complaint against Floyd for modification of child support and contempt. Service of process was made on Floyd in Idaho under the Long Arm Statute. Floyd did not appear for a hearing on the contempt claim held in September 1985. The court…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Building Associates, Inc. v. CriderCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1977
  2. Gallant v. GallantSupreme Court of Georgia · 1967
  3. Matthews v. TaylorCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1980
  4. Berkowitz v. BerkowitzSupreme Court of Georgia · 1977
  5. Price v. DawkinsSupreme Court of Georgia · 1978

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3Cited by4 opinions

  1. Moccia v. MocciaSupreme Court of Georgia · 2004
  2. Miller v. TashieSupreme Court of Georgia · 1995
  3. Ward v. WardSupreme Court of Georgia · 1991
  4. Thomas v. WhaleyCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1993

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