Smith v. Smith

OPINION

GRANT, Judge.

This is an appeal from an order entered by the trial court after a hearing on an order to show cause. The issue raised is whether the father, the appellee, is liable for orthodontic expenses incurred by the mother, the appellant, on behalf of the parties’ minor child.

On August 7, 1972, Francis M. Smith, appellant, was granted a divorce from Alfred K. Smith, appellee. The decree awarded appellant custody of the parties’ minor child, Jill. The decree provided that appellee make child support payments in the amount of $100 per month, and further provided that appellee pay…