Fredrickson v. Button

The superior court found that Shelley Fredrickson left her employment after receiving $300,000 in settlement payments from the government of Japan. But this court's decision requires the superior court to reconsider whether Fredrickson's compensation payment should be considered income for child support purposes. In my opinion, the evidence is sufficient to support the superior court's conclusion. When Forest Button's counsel asked, "Did you receive a settlement from Japan for your brother?" (Emphasis added.) Fredrickson responded, "Yes, I did." She then confirmed that the settlement was…