Earley v. Earley

SABERS, Justice.

Mother appeals modification of child support and denial of income tax exemptions. Father cross-appeals from retroactive modification of child support.

FACTS

George Earley (Father) and Roberta Ear-ley (Mother) were married July 23, 1967. They had four children: Annelise, born June 11, 1972; Daphne, born April 9, 1974; Aaron, born May 5, 1976; and Amy, born October 23, 1980. Father and Mother were divorced in 1983. Mother was awarded custody of the children.

The 1983 divorce decree provided:

As and for family maintenance and support, [Father] shall pay to [Mother] the sum of ...…