Lodden v. Lodden

In 1990, Wendi Kyle Lodden (wife) requested, on the grounds that there had been a material change in circumstances, and later received, a modification of a 1980 marital dissolution decree for child support for a daughter born of wife’s marriage to Terry Joe Lodden (husband).

Under the 1980 decree, wife was awarded custody of the daughter, then 1 year old, and husband was ordered to pay child support in the amount of $200 per month.

On March 9, 1990, wife filed a petition for modification of the decree, seeking an increase in child support. She alleged that a change in circumstances had occurred…