In re the Interest of A.M.D.

Opinion by

Judge ROTHENBERG.

John M. Davidson (father) appeals from the trial court's order increasing his child support obligation to Susan K. Casteel (mother) for the parties' minor child. The primary issue in this appeal is the treatment of a party's inheritance in calculating child support. Because we agree with the father that the trial court erred in this regard, we reverse and remand for further proceedings.

The parties were never married, but lived together for twelve years during which time the minor child was born. In January 1998, the mother filed this action for paternity, custody,…