In Re the Marriage of Gayle

Case Summary

Lowdermilk, J.

Respondent-appellant Judith Gayle Lopp (Judith) appeals from the trial court’s modification of its decree in the dissolution of the marriage of Judith and petitioner-appellee James F. Forman (Forman).

Forman petitioned the trial court to modify its decree so as to grant him custody of the parties’ two minor daughters. Judith sought to have Forman held in indirect contempt and moved the court for attorney’s fees. The trial court held hearings on these matters and entered the following orders:

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“Come now the parties in person and by counsel, and the Court having heard…