Marriage of Neary v. Neary

OPINION

FOLEY, Judge.

Appellant Cheryl Neary appeals an order denying her motion for an increase in child support. Respondent appeals an order denying his motion for a decrease in child support. The trial court found that a $5,000 increase in respondent’s income does not represent a substantial increase in his earnings; therefore, it denied modification of child support. We reverse and remand.

FACTS

Cheryl and Thomas Neary were divorced in 1973. Ramsey County Court awarded custody of their two minor children, then ages two and three, to Cheryl. Thomas paid child support. In 1979, Cheryl moved for…