Schindler v. Kenley

This is an appeal from an Order modifying support. It directs Appellee father to pay $17.50 per week for the support of his three-year-old son. This amount represents an increase of $2.50 per week. Appellant mother argues the lower court has abused its discretion. We agree, and we therefore reverse.

The record in this matter reveals there was no evidentiary hearing in the court below. Contained in the “notes of testimony” are the brief arguments of respective counsel. With these arguments as the sole “evidentiary record,” the lower court entered the present Order.

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