Metzinger v. Metzinger

This is an appeal from a modification of the provisions in a divorce decree relative to the care and maintenance of a minor child. In January, 1931, plaintiff was granted a decree of divorce from defendant on the grounds of cruelty and nonsupport. Plaintiff was given the custody of Edward Met-zinger, a minor child of the parties, until he became 16 years of age or until the further order of the court, and defendant was required to pay $5 per week for the care and support of this child. There is no complaint concerning defendant’s compliance with the order requiring the weekly payments.

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