In Re the Marriage of Peterson

John Peterson appeals an increase in his child support obligation, arguing that the trial court erred when it imputed income to him and transferred income tax exemptions for his children to his ex-wife, Marianne Hales (formerly Peterson). We find that the trial court properly addressed the exemption issue but erred in concluding that Peterson was not gainfully employed. Accordingly, we affirm in part and reverse in part.

Peterson and Hales separated in 1989. They had three children, who were between the ages of six and nine. In September 1990, Peterson and Hales executed a property settlement…