Baugh v. Baugh

Harwell, Justice:

Appellant Juanelle Clements Baugh initiated this action under the Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act (URESA) against her former husband, respondent Eugene Bibb Baugh, Jr. We affirm the family court’s dismissal of the URESA action and reverse its award of affirmative relief to respondent.

Appellant and respondent were granted a divorce in North Carolna on June 26, 1974. Under the separation agreement, respondent was to relinquish his interest in the marital home and pay appellant a scheduled amount of alimony per month. In return, appellant withdrew her demand for a…