In Re the Marriage of Conkey

Raymond Paunovich moved the Eighteenth Judicial District Court, Gallatin County, to modify his child support obligation. The District Court denied his motion and awarded Melody Conkey, formerly known as Melody Paunovich, attorney fees and costs. Raymond appeals. We affirm and remand for determination of attorney fees and costs.

We frame the issues on appeal as follows:

1. Did the District Court abuse its discretion by not modifying Raymond’s child support obligation?

2. Was the District Court’s award of attorney fees and costs to Melody supported by substantial evidence?

Melody and Raymond were…