In the Matter of Wendy S. White and

The petitioner, Wendy S. White (Mother), appeals an order of the Circuit Court ( LeFrancois , J.) finding that the respondent, Michael L. White (Father), was entitled to a retroactive modification of his support obligation based upon the emancipation of the parties' older child. We reverse and remand.

The following facts are drawn from the record. The Mother and the Father were married and had two children. They divorced in 2003, at which time their children were minors. The terms of the divorce were set out in the parties' permanent stipulation, which was approved by the court. The…