King v. King

THIGPEN, Judge.

This post-divorce case involves a child-support arrearage.

The record indicates that Brenda King (mother) and Johnny B. King (father) divorced in 1977, the mother was awarded custody of the minor child, and the father was ordered to pay $75 twice a month as child support.

In November 1979, the father filed a motion requesting suspension of his sup*57port obligation, alleging that the mother had left the State with the child, leaving no forwarding address.

The sheriff attempted to serve notice of the hearing; however, after the notice was returned “not found” by the sheriff, the trial…