Patsy v. Patsy

KLEIN, Judge.

Former husband sought a downward modification of child support on the ground that his former wife’s income had increased since the dissolution. After hearing evidence that the husband’s income had also increased, as well as evidence that child care costs had increased, the court found that there had been no substantial change in circumstances. We find no abuse of discretion.

We do conclude, however, that the court did abuse its discretion in awarding former wife her attorney’s fees. The husband has no assets, a negative net worth, and, after paying the generous amount of child…