Derek Kudson v. Monique Drobnak

Derek Knudson (“father”) appeals from an order modifying child support. He raises multiple issues on appeal, only one of which warrants reversal. The father asserts that the trial court’s calculation of arrearages erroneously included childcare costs not actually incurred by Monique Drobnak (“mother”). Because the record confirms the father’s contention, we reverse and remand for the trial court to recalculate the arrearages.

Some years after the parties’ marriage was dissolved, the father petitioned for a modification of his child support obligation based on a reduction in his income. During…