Sparks v. Sparks
Missouri Court of Appeals
1Opinion of the Court
NANCY STEFFEN RAHMEYER, Chief Judge.
Nelson Paul Sparks (“Appellant”) appeals from a judgment of contempt entered against him regarding his compliance with a dissolution decree. His specific complaint concerns a finding of fact made by the trial court that he claims is erroneous.
Appellant and Cynthia Lea Sparks (“Respondent”) were divorced in November 2000. Respondent was granted a judgment against Appellant for maintenance due under a temporary maintenance award in the amount of $35,000. The dissolution decree stated, “[Appellant] can satisfy that judgment in full by paying to [Respondent],…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Murphy v. CarronSupreme Court of Missouri · 1976
- Graves v. StewartSupreme Court of Missouri · 1982
- Thomas v. DepaoliMissouri Court of Appeals · 1989
- Martin v. Director of RevenueMissouri Court of Appeals · 2000