Dwyer v. Dwyer

DOWD, Judge.

Wife appeals the trial court’s order quashing a wage assignment previously entered against Husband by finding Wife waived by acquiescence her right to court-ordered maintenance payments. We reverse and remand.

Betty Mae Dwyer (Wife) and John Edward Dwyer (Husband) were divorced after 28 years of marriage. They reached a property settlement before trial but, despite several attempts, could not agree on maintenance. Before negotiations broke down, the last demand by Wife was for $1,000 per month, with Husband counter-offering at $250 per month. Husband’s yearly income was $55,600 at…