State ex rel. Jordan v. Jordan

This is a contempt action arising out of a change of custody proceeding. Mother alleges that father swore to false information in his affidavit filed in support of his motion to change custody. The trial court found father in contempt. We reverse.

The parties were divorced in 1981 and were given joint custody of their daughter. In March, 1984, the decree was modified, granting custody of the child to mother with specified visitation for father. In July, 1984, father filed a motion and supporting affidavit to require mother to show cause why the court should not modify the decree to change…