Department of Revenue v. Baker

VILLANTI, Chief Judge.

The Department of Revenue seeks review of a court order that reduced the amount of George Baker’s monthly child support obligations. Because the trial court impermissibly altered the substance of a prior court’s ruling, we reverse.

Baker is father to several children and makes regular child support payments to Loretta Sermon, 1 Cherral Smith, 2 and Yata Frichelle Canty, 3 all represented by the Department of Revenue. Baker’s total payments made up a significant portion of his monthly income. At a status hearing held in the context of an enforcement proceeding, the hearing…