Smith v. Smith

NORWIN D. HOUSER, Special Judge.

In November, 1973 Dixie J. Smith filed a motion to modify the March, 1970 order awarding her $25 per week for the support of 11-year-old Barbara Ann, child of her marriage with Kenneth Smith. She sought an increase on the basis of increased cost of living, decreased purchasing power of the dollar and an increase in her ex-husband’s ability to pay. She also asked for attorney fees and expense money. In January, 1974 the ex-husband filed a countermotion to modify. He sought a reduction on the basis of a decrease in his earnings, and an order requiring the ex-wife…