Beers v. Beers

Citations

• 74 Wash. 458
• 133 P. 605
• 1913 Wash. LEXIS 2078

Syllabus

<p>Divorce — Custody of Children — Decree—Modification. The superior court has power to modify a decree of divorce with reference •to the custody of minor children, where there is a material change in the conditions or fitness of the parties, or their welfare would he promoted thereby.</p> <p>Divorce — Alimony—Decree—Modification. As to alimony yet to accrue, the superior court may modify a decree of divorce as the conditions or circumstances of the parties may change from time to time; but it has no power to modify the decree as to installments of alimony past due and unpaid.</p> <p>Same — Petition for Modification — Demurrer. A petition to modify a decree of divorce as to the custody of children is sufficient on demurrer to authorize the relief sought, when it appears that the welfare of the children would be promoted thereby.</p>