In Re Marriage of Bjorklund

This appeal stems from an action for arrearages brought by petitioner, Beatrice Bjorklund, against A. Dale Bjorklund, the respondent. The trial court ruled that an arrearage had been proven but allowed a set-off for amounts paid by respondent directly to his children as support after their emancipation. The court also denied petitioner’s request for interest on the arrearages. Additionally, attorney’s fees in the amount of $600 were granted to petitioner. The pivotal issue raised by this appeal is whether a noncustodial parent may unilaterally reduce unallocated child support as each child is…