Gower v. Gower

The question raised .by this appeal relates to the nature of certain payments (provided for in an agreement executed by the parties prior to the filing of a divorce petition by the petitioner and incorporated by reference in ithe final decree of divorce. The precise issue is whether such payments are alimony, additional support for the minor children of the parties, or payments in the nature of a property settlement.

The case was heard ¡by a justice o.f the family court on petitioner’s petition to amend the final decree and on respondent’s petition to¡ adjudge petitioner in contempt and to…