State, Department of Revenue ex rel. Cornejo v. Martinez

The State of Florida, Department of Revenue (“the Department”), and Maria Cornejo, the mother, appeal an order modifying downward the child support obligation of Jose Martinez (“Martinez”), the father. Martinez cross appeals, arguing that the decrease was insufficient. We affirm the modification but reverse as to the amount.

On April 3, 1996, the Department filed a paternity complaint alleging that Martinez fathered the child who is the subject of these proceedings. The trial court entered a final judgment of paternity and ordered Martinez to pay $113 per week as child *581support. On December 27,…