Cole v. Moore

OPINION

MATHIAS, Judge.

Matthew Cole (“Father”) filed a petition to modify his child support obligation in Johnson Circuit Court due to his incarceration. The trial court denied his petition. Father appeals pro se and argues that his incarceration has resulted in a substantial change in his income, and therefore, he is entitled to a reduction of his child support obligation. We reverse and remand for proceedings consistent with this opinion.

Facts and Procedural History

On January 28, 2002, Father established his paternity of E.C., who was born on August 9, 2001. On that date, Father was ordered…