State ex rel. Thomas v. Thomas

Father appeals an order modifying a decree of dissolution and requiring him to pay $150 per month directly to his daughter. We reverse.

This case involves a 19-year-old girl, who is currently living with her maternal grandparents. She is the only child of a marriage that was dissolved in 1970. The original decree awarded her custody to mother and required father to pay child support of $60 per month. In 1981, her custody was changed to father and his obligation to make support payments was terminated. Daughter left home in July, 1982, and moved in with her grandparents. The following January,…