Wingard v. Paris

Thompson, Justice.

This case is before the court pursuant to the grant of an application for discretionary appeal in an action for modification of child support. We inquired whether a trial court can refuse to grant an upward modification of child support where the supporting spouse’s income is substantially increased, simply because the custodial parent has not shown that the needs of the minor child have changed. We answer in the negative and reverse the judgment of the trial court.

Carol Paris Wingard brought an action against Ray Benjamin Paris, her former husband, for modification of child…