Matlock v. Fuhrmann

GRIMM, Judge.

This is another in a series of recent cases where the trial court dismissed a motion to modify child support without conducting a hearing. We reverse and remand.

I. Background

Husband and wife, married in 1976, had twins in 1983. The parties’ marriage was dissolved in 1988. A separation agreement provided for joint custody of the children, with husband to pay $117 per month per child as support.

In May 1993, pursuant to wife’s motion, the trial court modified the child support. It ordered husband to pay $500 per month per child, retroactive to May 1,1992. Each party filed other…