Smith v. Smith

*1084The mother appeals, contending that, despite the father’s injuries and disability, the motion for a downward modification should have been denied because the father could provide support through some other type of veterinary practice. She did not, however, present any evidence contradicting the father’s proof of his limited ability to work or supporting her claim that he could hire other veterinarians to assist in running his practice. While a request for a downward modification of child support based on a loss of employment due to injury or illness may be denied where the parent seeking the…