(Meyerink) Linge v. Meyerink

ZINTER, Justice.

[¶ 1.] Linda Linge appeals from an order reducing Steven Meyerink’s child support obligation. Linge argues that the referee and circuit court abused their discretion in allowing Meyerink a deviation from the child support guidelines based on his financial condition. Linge acknowledges that Meyerink’s poor financial condition was caused by his wife’s serious medical problems. But Linge argues that Meyerink’s obligation to his children takes priority. Under the facts of this case, we affirm.

Facts and Procedural History

[¶ 2.] Linge and Meyerink married in 1989. When the parties…