Griffith v. Griffith

Dr. Griffith, a physician, chose to conduct his own defense to a complaint for modification brought by his former wife. Such a complaint had been invited by the findings and orders of the Probate Court judge made in connection with the divorce. At that time, Dr. Griffith was not employed, and, in consequence, the judge limited the imposition of monetary obligations upon Dr. Griffith to $100 per week for child support. The judge’s order provided that “either party may apply to this Court to make a further *944order of alimony or child support commensurate with his then earnings.” The trial of the…