Dept. of Revenue v. Dorce

The Department of Revenue [“DOR”] appeals from the denial of its motion to vacate an order granting modification of child support. We reverse the order, and remand for a determination on the merits of the motion to vacate.

In August of 2015, the trial court set the Father’s, Elifet Dorce, monthly child support obligation at $951.64. He did not move for rehearing or to vacate, and did not appeal. In October of 2015, Dorce filed a petition for modification of child support. He did not allege any change in circumstances, but merely claimed he was unable to pay the ordered monthly support.

At the…