Marriage of Stephens v. Stephens

OPINION

CRIPPEN, Judge.

This is an appeal from the trial court’s grant of an increase in child support, an award for arrearages, and attorney fees. We affirm in part, and reverse and remand in part.

FACTS

The marriage of the parties was dissolved by final judgment and decree dated August 10, 1981. The decree awarded custody of two children to respondent Linda Owens, and left the issue of child support open pending the submission of affidavits. On an interim basis, the court kept in effect a 1980 temporary relief order requiring appellant to pay $150 per month child support. A subsequent order of…