Carr v. Carr

SHEPARD, Chief Justice.

We conclude in this case that an order for college expenses which allocates the expense between the parents in a way disproportionate to their resources is clearly erroneous. We reverse and remand.

Procedural History

Petitioner Suzanne Carr ("mother") instituted the present action asking that respondent Bradley H. Carr ("father") assume the educational expenses of their daughter Jody Lee, age eighteen. After hearing evidence, the trial court granted the petition, finding that a substantial and continuing change of circumstances had occurred making the existing support…