Brown v. Brown

By JUDGE ROSEMARIE ANNUNZIATA

The matter before me is defendant Linwood N. Brown’s motion to reduce the spousal support he is obligated to pay by Court Order entered on October 21, 1989. On November 19, 1990, Mr. Brown was found by this Court to be in arrears in his support payments and in violation of the Court’s order. Judgment in the amount of $4,000.00 was entered against him on that date.

Plaintiff Louise L. Brown asks the Court to deny Mr. Brown’s motion for reduction contending the equitable doctrine of clean hands bars the grant of relief Mr. Brown seeks. While the Court may refuse to…