Kendrick v. Childers

Fletcher, Presiding Justice.

We granted the discretionary application in this divorce action to consider whether a voluntary, contractual obligation for automatic increases in child support that are not directly proportional to future increases in income is enforceable. Because such contractual agreements further the state’s interests in providing for minor children and in fostering settlement of custody and child support issues, we hold such a provision is enforceable.

Glenna Kendrick and David Childers were divorced in April 1989. Their separation agreement, which was incorporated into the…