In Re the Marriage of Hayes

Appellant Robert Ehrgood Hayes appeals from a decision of the District Court of the Fourth Judicial District, Missoula County, adopting the Special Master’s decision to use and apply the Child Support Guidelines in effect at the time of trial.

We affirm.

The following issue on appeal is dispositive of the case:

Did the District Court err in adopting the Special Master’s recommended findings of fact?

Petitioner/Respondent Kathleen Margaret Hayes brought an action for dissolution of her marriage to Robert. On June 22, 1992, the trial was conducted before a Special Master upon referral by the…