In Re Marriage of Schacht

Respondent, Alan L. Schacht, appeals the circuit court’s order denying his petition to reduce child support. He contends that his support obligation was based on a lump-sum worker’s compensation settlement that has been exhausted and that his support obligation now represents more than 100% of his actual income. We vacate and remand.

Respondent and petitioner, Erin Schacht, now known as Erin Anderegg, were married in 1983. They have three children, Sara, Trevor, and Hanna.

In 1995, respondent was injured on the job and filed a worker’s compensation claim. While the claim was pending, he…