K.R.W. ex rel. A.C.S v. D.B.W.

D.B.W. appeals from an order of the trial court awarding, $475.25 per month in child support to A.C.S. for the support of their son, K.R.W. He contends that the trial court erred in awarding an amount of child support that was greater than the amount dictated by Rule 88.01 without making a finding that such an amount was proper. The judgment is reversed and the cause remanded.

D.B.W. fathered a child, K.R.W., out of wedlock with A.C.S. A.C.S. filed a petition for paternity, custody and support. The trial court issued an order in paternity, which D.B.W. does not challenge on appeal. He does,…