Gainey v. Gainey

The parties were granted a divorce on the ground of one year’s continuous separation in March, 1981. In July, 1981, Appellant (Husband) sought a modification of the March decree. Respondent (Wife), by way of a Rule to Show Cause, sought enforcement of portions of the March decree. The two causes were joined for hearing. The lower court ruled he had no jurisdiction over the claims except as to child support, which he continued past emancipation, and to house payments in arrears. This appeal followed.

Appellant first argues that the lower court erred in determining he had no jurisdiction over…