Burts v. Burts

In this domestic relations case, the wife contends that the child support and spousal support provisions in a final decree of divorce are invalid because the trial court refused to allow her to be present, give evidence, and cross-examine witnesses at the hearing held to determine support. We agree with Beverly Moser Burts’ contentions. Therefore, we will reverse in part the trial court’s final decree.

On January 19, 1983, the trial court held a hearing to consider the issues of permanent child support, permanent spousal support, and lump-sum spousal support. Mrs. Burts asked, through counsel,…