Legal Opinion
Dalton v. Clanton
Supreme Court of Delaware
Decided April 6, 1989PublishedCited by 15 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
HOLLAND, Justice:
This is an appeal from a decision by the Family Court. The issues presented in this appeal relate back to a decision of the Superior Court, which had reversed an earlier decision by the Family Court. 1 When the Superior Court reversed the initial decision of the Family Court, it held that Joseph F. Dalton (“Father”) was obligated to provide support for two of his sons. One of these sons, Joseph, Jr., was an adult. The other son, Jason, was a minor. 2
The statutory criteria which must be considered by the Family Court before entering, a support order are set forth in 13 Del.C.…
2Cases cited16 opinions
- Wife (J. F. v. v. Husband (O. W. v. Jr.)Supreme Court of Delaware · 1979
- Redden v. McGillSupreme Court of Delaware · 1988
- Husband M v. Wife DSupreme Court of Delaware · 1979
- Bernstein v. BernsteinDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1986
- Gregory J. M. v. Carolyn A. M.Supreme Court of Delaware · 1982
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3Cited by15 opinions
- Coghill v. CoghillAlaska Supreme Court · 1992
- Kenton v. KentonSupreme Court of Delaware · 1990
- Holley v. HolleyWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1989
- In Re Guidelines for Child Support Enf.Supreme Court of Arkansas · 1990
- Fisher v. FisherSupreme Court of Delaware · 1997
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