Carter v. Hicks

OPINION

NAJAM, Judge.

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

Ronald Ray Carter appeals from the trial court's dismissal of his verified emer-geney petition to modify child support. The sole issue presented on appeal is whether the trial court erred when it relied on a local rule to dismiss Carter's emergency petition.1

We reverse and remand for further proceedings.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On April 11, 1989, A.M.C. was born out-of-wedlock to Eugenia Hicks. Through a paternity suit, Carter was established as the father. On June 7, 2000, the trial court ordered him to pay $131.00 per week to support A.M.C. On…