Behnke v. Behnke

Carol Behnke appeals from the trial court’s refusal to order a modification of the child support obligations of her former husband, Milton. Her request was premised on sec. 767.25(4), Stats., enacted after the final judgment of divorce in this case. The trial court ruled the statute could not be applied retroactively to extend Mr. Behnke’s support obligations. We vacate the order of the trial court and remand for further proceedings.

Carol and Milton Behnke were divorced on July 3,1978. Milton was ordered to pay child support to Carol for the minor child in her custody. The child was born on…