Jordan v. Jordan

OPINION

This is a divorce case in which the trial court orally rendered its judgment at the trial on the, merits before either side had rested or closed. The divorce decree was signed on December 17, 1980. The parties were divorced, Ms. Jordan was appointed managing conservator of the couple’s child, child support was set at $200.00 per month, and the community property was divided. This matter was tried before the court without the aid of a jury. Ms. Jordan has perfected her appeal.

Both Mr. and Ms. Jordan were present at the trial and were represented by counsel. Mr. Jordan, the petitioner,…