Bunassar v. Diaz

George Bunassar appeals the denial of his petition for downward modification of child support. We reverse.

Bunassar is a real estate broker and was employed by a nationally known firm at the time he entered into a settlement agreement with his former wife in March, 1996. Under the agreement, Bunassar agreed to pay $1,000 per month in child support, an amount in excess of the guidelines. The agreement was based on Bu-nassar’s 1995 earnings of $37,000. In 1996, Bunassar earned approximately $3,155 per month compared to Ms. Diaz, who was earning $1,186 per month as a dental hygienist.

In June,…