Mullen v. Mullen

WHICHARD, Judge.

Defendant-husband contends the evidence and findings of fact do not support an order increasing child support. We agree.

N.C. Gen. Stat. Sec. 50-13.7 provides that a child support order “may be modified or vacated at any time, upon motion in the cause and a showing of changed circumstances . . . .” This Court has stated:

The modification of the order must be supported by findings of fact, based upon competent evidence, that there has been a substantial change of circumstances affecting the welfare of the child. ... It is not necessary for the trial court to make detailed…