Lawshe v. Lawshe

The parties were granted a final divorce in 1978. In 1980 appellant (husband) petitioned for a transfer to him of custody of the parties’ two minor sons. Additionally, appellant requested equitable division of property and sought to have respondent (wife) held in contempt. Judge Vaught refused to change custody and denied all other relief.

In 1981 appellant moved for a substantial reduction in alimony and child support, alleging changed circumstances. Judge Hoffman denied the reduction and also ordered appellant to continue making mortgage payments on the former marital home as required by the…