Conant v. Conant

Citations

• 16 Ohio N.P. (n.s.) 72
• 26 Ohio Dec. 57
• 1914 Ohio Misc. LEXIS 57

Syllabus

<p>Alimony — Grounds Upon Which a Modification May he Secured of Decree Fixing Allowance — Method of Procedure — What Constitutes Changed Conditions.</p> <p>1. The proper procedure where it is sought to have a decree for alimony modified is by filing a petition asking for a modification for reasons which have arisen since the rendition of the original decree. A'j-CiV, 'tft . i</p> <p>2. The change in the circumstances of the petitioner, which will warrant a modification of the original decree, must he of so material a character as to make necessary a modification of the original decree to suit the altered condition of the parties. Gi-'W, <■ &</p> <p>3. The loss by the wife of the aid of her son because of his prospective marriage does not constitute a change of circumstances warranting a modification of the decree, since it must be presumed that the court in granting the decree had in mind the probability that the young man would marry in due time.</p>