Gebhardt v. Gebhardt

The petitioner in this action, Albert J. Gebhardt, filed a “Motion to Amend Separation Agreement” in the District Court of Larimer County, seeking to reduce his monthly child support obligations, payable to the respondent, his ex-wife. The relief sought was granted by the district court but reversed by the Colorado Court of Appeals. We granted certiorari to review the judgment below, and we now reverse the court of appeals, reinstating the order of the district court.

The marriage of the petitioner and the respondent was dissolved on August 11, 1975. At that time a separation agreement was…