Marriage of Tinsley v. Tinsley

OPINION

LANSING, Judge.

Judith Tinsley moved for an order finding Stanley Tinsley in contempt for failing to pay child support, and entering judgment for arrearages. A family court referee denied the motion, and the trial judge affirmed on review. Judith Tinsley appeals the trial court’s refusal to enter judgment for arrearages.

FACTS

In January 1986, Judith Tinsley petitioned for dissolution of the parties’ four-year marriage. Stanley Tinsley did not answer the petition. In August, Judith Tinsley moved for custody of the parties’ minor child and for temporary child support of $309 per month.…