Packard v. Packard

Husband appeals denial of his motion to modify a decree of divorce by eliminating the provision for $250 per month alimony. The husband argues that financial setbacks have hindered his ability to meet the support obligation and that wife’s increased income has eliminated her need for support.

The parties were divorced in 1964 after more than 14 years of marriage. Custody of the parties’ four children was awarded to the wife and husband was ordered to pay $60 per child per month as child support and $210 per month alimony. The wife was awarded the family home which she still occupies. It has a…