In re the Dissolution of the Marriage of Thompson

The father appeals from an order denying his application to reduce support payments for his two minor daughters, now ages 10 and 6 years.

The marriage of the parties was dissolved by decree on June 16, 1975, nunc pro tunc April 25, 1975. It required the father to pay $100 a month support for each child and $10 a month "permanent alimony” to the mother. These amounts were fixed by mutual agreement of the parties at the time of trial.

The father’s motion to modify came on for hearing on October 17, 1975. He testified that since entry of the original decree he had lost his well-paying position…