In re the Marriage of Cofsky

Father appeals an order modifying a dissolution judgment. He contends that the trial court erred in ordering only a temporary reduction in child support. Mother cross-appeals, arguing that the trial court erred in ordering any modification of the award of child support. On de novo review, ORS 19.415(3), we reverse and remand for reconsideration on the appeal and affirm on the cross-appeal.

The parties dissolved their 14-year marriage in 1994. They have two minor children. Mother was awarded custody, and father was ordered to pay $1,150 per month child support. At the time of the dissolution,…