Davis v. Beck

The parties’ marriage was dissolved in 1989. The decree awarded Appellant (“Jimmy”)1 custody of the parties’ only child, a daughter born February 11, 1987. Respondent (“Rhonda”) was awarded reasonable visitation rights, plus temporary custody on certain weekends. The decree was silent about child support (as was the parties’ separation agreement).

In 1992, a “Modification Decree” changed Rhonda’s visitation and temporary custody rights, but left Jimmy as primary custodian of the child.

In 1993, Jimmy filed a “Motion for Contempt,” averring Rhonda had willfully and deliberately violated the…