In re the Marriage of Goodbinder

In this post-dissolution of marriage proceeding, Robert L. Goodbinder (father) appeals the trial court's order denying his bill of costs following his successful appeal of an earlier judgment and sentence for contempt. We vacate the order and remand for further proceedings.

The marriage between father and Gayle S. Goodbinder, now known as Gayle S. Strauss (mother), was dissolved in 1988. Father failed to pay child support as ordered, and in 1999, judgment was entered against him for $129,979. - Subsequently, father was found guilty of contempt of court because of his failure to pay, but on…