Miller v. Miller

OPINION

BRYNER, Justice, pro tem.

I. INTRODUCTION

This appeal arises from divorce proceedings between Harris (Sonny) and Joyce Miller and presents a question of first impression for this court: whether a divorced parent who is required to pay support to a child under Alaska Civil Rule 90.3 is entitled to child support credit for social security payments the child receives on the parent’s behalf. We hold that the parent is entitled to receive such credit.

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

Joyce and Sonny Miller married in Anchorage, on November 22, 1981. Approximately two and a half years later, Joyce gave…