Matherne v. Matherne

EDWARDS, Judge.

Appellee, Emma Marie Autin Matherne, obtained a default judgment of separation from her husband, Moise Matherne, on February 6, 1975 (judgment signed on February 24, 1975). The judgment further condemned the husband to pay alimony and child support in the amount of $650.00 per month. No appeal was taken, and the judgment of separation is final.

On June 23, 1975 Moise Matherne filed a rule for decrease in alimony. Following the hearing on the rule on July 8, 1975, the trial court ordered the alimony and child support payments decreased to $425.00 per month; and this judgment was…