Barnett v. Barnett

By JUDGE J. SAMUEL JOHNSTON, JR.

I have completed my research and publish this letter as my opinion in the case. The facts are not in dispute, and I will not recite them here save for listing the pertinent dates and events of those dates.

In September of 1977, Mrs. Barnett (hereinafter wife) obtained a divorce a mensa et thoro from Mr. Barnett (hereinafter husband). The decree awarded the wife 55% of the husband’s net income as a unitary award for the support of her and their children. The support was to be paid in bi-monthly installments of $400.00, and in June of each year, a determination…