Marriage of Greenwood v. Greenwood

Cindy L. Colby appeals from an order establishing child support arrearages due and owing from her former husband, Michael Greenwood, in the amount of $5,753. The issues are whether the trial court erred by: (1) allowing Michael a $1,170 "credit" on his accumulated arrearages; and (2) limiting interest on the arrearages to those accruing after July 2, 1983, the effective date of sec. 767.25(6), Stats. We answer both questions in the affirmative and therefore reverse.

Cindy and Michael were divorced in 1976. Cindy was awarded custody of their minor child, Tiffany, and Michael was ordered to pay…