Sanchez v. Sanchez

The former husband, Rene Sanchez, appeals the dismissal of his supplemental and amended supplemental petitions for modification. He argues (1) he was entitled to modification of his support obligation based upon his substantial decrease in income, and (2) the court erred in dismissing his petitions on the grounds of res judica-ta. We reverse.

The parties were divorced in 1996. In the dissolution proceedings, Mr. Sanchez agreed, pursuant to a settlement agreement that was incorporated into the final judgment, to pay $1000 per month for the support of the parties’ only child. At the time of the…