In re the Marriage of Leslie

Stephen Verhey petitioned to modify his *799child support obligation, claiming a substantial change in circumstances. The trial court modified the award downward. Marianne Leslie, (n/k/a Marianne Leslie Leonard) appeals. She contends the trial court improperly interpreted the child support schedule statute RCW 26.19 by shifting a burden to her to demonstrate grounds for “deviating” from the standard support schedule. She also asserts that the trial court erred in awarding Mr. Verhey costs and attorney fees under Mandatory Arbitration Rule (MAR) 7.3. She argues RCW 26.09.140 applies to fee awards…