Matter of Marriage of Moak

Husband moved to modify a 1977 dissolution decree to reduce spousal support. Wife moved to modify the decree to include child support for Traci, a minor child of the marriage. The trial court found that it lacked “jurisdiction,” because it could not distinguish between provisions for support and for property division and dismissed both motions. Husband appeals and asserts that the court had authority to reduce spousal support, that a substantial change in circumstances warrants a reduction and that the evidence does not support an increase in child support. Wife cross-appeals and asserts that…