Francis (W) and Edwin (H) were divorced with a settlement agreement incorporated therein. W was given custody of the children and H would pay a certain amount of money each month in lieu of alimony. Two years later due to the health problems of W, H took custody of the children and petitioned the court for permanent custody and termination of his monthly payments to W. The matter was heard and W was awarded 1/4 the payments. W appealed.

This section contains the nature of the case and procedural background.

The legal issues presented in this case will be displayed here.

The court's holding and decision will be displayed here.

Legal analysis from Dean's Law Dictionary will be displayed here.