Shaw v. Shaw

I would affirm.

In my opinion, the separation agreement was mixed: part property settlement agreement, not modifiable, and part support, subject to modification. There was not a sufficient change in circumstances to warrant modification of the agreed support payment. Thus, the trial court was correct in denying modification.

I do particularly disagree, albeit with respect, to the portion of the majority opinion that commands the trial court to now enter an amended final judgment reflecting the basis of its earlier decision. It is our appellate task to determine if the trial court arrived at a…