Knodel v. Knodel

Opinion

THE COURT.

Walter James Knodel appeals from a judgment making an award to Nell Giles Knodel of a sum representing arrearages for unpaid spousal support and denying his motion to terminate such support or, in the alternative, to modify provisions therefor. A preliminary question to be resolved is whether Walter’s appeal is timely. We conclude that it is but that on the merits Walter is not entitled to relief from his obligation for spousal support.

Walter and Nell were married in the State of Virginia in 1964. They experienced marital difficulties while residing in that state and entered…