Vander Woude v. Vander Woude

AMUNDSON, Justice.

Robert Vander Woude (Robert) appeals from an order of the circuit court ordering him to pay child support arrearages of $5,227.50, plus prejudgment interest. We affirm.

FACTS

Robert and Donna J. Vander Woude, n/k/a Donna J. Jones (Donna), were divorced on February 11, 1974. Donna received physical custody of the parties’ two minor children, Michelle and Deonne, and Robert was ordered to pay $42.50 per week per child as child support.

Thirteen years after the divorce, between May 1987 and December 1988, Robert was off from his job at Morrell’s due to a labor dispute and claimed…