Cartwright v. Cartwright

By Judge d. Arthur Kelsey

The appellant, Walter Cartwright, appeals a judgment from the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court which revoked a suspended sentenced imposed on him for failing to pay court-ordered child support. Taking issue not with the merits of his alleged nonpayment but rather with the process, Cartwright argues that the JDR court violated principles of procedural due process thus rendering the revocation decision invalid. For the following reasons, the Court agrees.

In March 1998, the Court entered a “Final Decree of Divorce” in Chancery No. 97-10. The Decree ordered Walter…