Sharp v. Sharp

WUEST, Chief Justice.

Appellant, Dennis Sharp (Sharp) appeals a Department of Social Services (Department) order increasing his monthly child support. We affirm.

Dennis and Verna Sharp were divorced on August 16, 1978. Prior to the divorce, the state made AFDC payments to Verna Sharp for the benefit of the two children. Sharp later reimbursed the state.

Under the judgment and decree of divorce, Sharp was ordered to pay $110 per month per child. He made all such payments. Verna Sharp petitioned the Department for an increase in child support on July 22,1986. After a hearing, the hearing examiner…