Clyne

On October 2, 1962, respondent, Victor I. Clyne, who had maintained his marital domicile in California until May 2, 1962, obtained a Nevada divorce from appellant Madelene C. Clyne. The decree provided that the appellant would receive all interest in the family home and furnishings in lieu of alimony and as partial child support. In addition, it provided that respondent would pay $50 per month child support for the couple’s minor child. During the course of these proceedings the attorneys for each party corresponded and appellant accepted respondent’s quitclaim deed to his interest in the family residence.

On October 5, 1962, appellant filed an action for divorce in California. The amended complaint named respondent and three other parties, each alleged to be holding community property of the Clynes, as defendants. An order to show cause in re support and maintenance, costs and attorney’s fees was also served with the complaint.

On April 2, 1963, a hearing was held on the order to show cause. Respondent appeared and served appellant’s counsel with an affidavit and a brief in support of the validity of the Nevada decree. At the conclusion of the hearing, the court, on…