Reynolds v. Reynolds

Richard S. Reynolds appeals the nonfinal order holding him in civil contempt for the failure to reimburse his former wife, Kim M. Reynolds, for his 58% share of certain expenses expended on behalf of the parties’ minor child. We reverse and direct the trial court to quash the order of contempt.

In 1995, the marriage between Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds was dissolved. The final judgment of dissolution of marriage contains a provision ordering the parties to share certain health-related expenses of their minor son. That provision states:

F. The Wife shall be responsible for 42% of any medical, dental,…