Legal Opinion

Allen v. Allen

California Court of Appeal

Decided January 27, 1956No. Civ. 16550PublishedCited by 19 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtBray, J.

Defendant appeals from two orders modifying a previous order modifying a final decree of divorce.

Questions Presented

1. Is the court bound by an agreement in which the mother releases the father from all liability for the support of their minor children ?

2. Does estoppel lie in favor of the father in an application for children’s support?

3. Does the evidence support the allowance for support?

4. Power of the court to make a second order.

Record

In a final judgment of divorce, the legal custody of the two minor children of the parties was awarded jointly to the parties, but with physical custody…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. Arais v. KalensnikoffCalifornia Supreme Court · 1937
  2. Takahashi v. Fish & Game CommissionCalifornia Supreme Court · 1947
  3. Bailey v. Superior CourtCalifornia Supreme Court · 1932
  4. Krog v. KrogCalifornia Supreme Court · 1948
  5. Metson v. MetsonCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1942

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3Cited by19 opinions

  1. Ruddock v. OhlsCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1979
  2. People v. SchultzCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1965
  3. In Re Marriage of O'ConnellCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1978
  4. Elkind v. ByckCalifornia Supreme Court · 1968
  5. State Ex Rel. Trembly v. WhistonWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1975

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