Reeves v. Reeves

CROCKETT, Justice:

This is an action for divorce originated by plaintiff, Margaret Reeves, against defendant, Ray Willis Reeves. The State Division of Family Services (herein Family Services) entered an appearance as a party plaintiff,1 seeking reimbursement for public assistance money it had expended on behalf of plaintiff and the parties’ minor child. Upon trial to the court it granted judgment for reimbursement for the support of the child at the rate of $55 per month, totaling $457.50, but refused to grant judgment based on reimbursement for support of the plaintiff wife. The State Appeals…