Gravlin v. Ruppert

OPINION OF THE COURT

Ciparick, J.

This appeal calls upon us to determine whether modification of child support provisions of a separation agreement is warranted where there has been an unforeseen change in circumstances, resulting in a complete failure of the support obligations contemplated in the parties’ agreement.

Petitioner mother and respondent father were married in January 1980 and had one child — a daughter — in 1984. By March 1994, the parties separated and entered into a separation agreement. As the agreement recited, the parties were aware of the provisions of the Child Support…