Hangen

This is an appeal by plaintiff from an order which (1) reduced the amount of support payments for plaintiff and the minor children of the parties from $550 per month to $250 per month retroactive to November 2, 1964; and (2) determined that defendant is in arrears in his support obligations in the amount of $710 rather than the sum of $1,000, There is no dispute as to the facts on this appeal.

Plaintiff filed a suit for divorce on May 13, 1964. Defendant filed his answer on September 1, 1964. On June 12, 1964, an order was entered requiring defendant to “pay to plaintiff the sum of $550 per month for the temporary support and maintenance of plaintiff and the two minor children of the parties, commencing July 1, 1964, and continuing payable on the first day of each month thereafter.” On October 28, 1964, an order to show cause was issued at the request of defendant in re modification of temporary alimony and child support and set for hearing on November 2, 1964. An order was also made on that date shortening the time for service on plaintiff to not later than two days before the date set for the hearing of the order to show cause. These papers were served upon the plaintiff on…