Legal Opinion

Stone v. Stone

Court of Appeals of Texas

Decided November 20, 1975No. 18707PublishedCited by 5 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

AKIN, Justice.

This is an appeal from a decree of divorce rendered on February 21, 1975. Appellee husband filed a motion to dismiss this appeal for want of jurisdiction arguing that this decree is not a final judgment because it fails to determine the amount of child support to be awarded. We agree.

The decree dissolves the marriage, appoints a conservator of the minor children, fixes visitation rights, and disposes of community property. It contains provisions concerning child support but leaves blank the amount to be paid and the date for payment. We hold that this decree is not final, and…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. North East Independent School District v. AldridgeTexas Supreme Court · 1966
  2. State v. StarleyCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1967
  3. Thomas v. ShultCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1968
  4. Puente v. MataCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1961

3Cited by5 opinions

  1. Garrison v. Texas Commerce BankCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1977
  2. Campbell v. CampbellCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1977
  3. Ault v. MulanaxCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1986
  4. Azbill v. Dallas County Child Protective Services Unit of the Texas Department of Human & Regulatory ServicesCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1993
  5. In the Interest of K.E.A.Court of Appeals of Texas · 2012

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