In re the Marriage of Watson

Husband moved for a modification of his child support obligation when one of his children reached the age of 21. The trial court denied the motion on the ground that the original dissolution judgment contains a stipulation that obligates husband to pay “family support” that, although containing a portion expressly allocated to “child support,” continues even after the children obtain the age of majority. We conclude that the trial court erred in its construction of the original dissolution judgment and accordingly reverse and remand for entry of a judgment modifying the child support award.

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