In re the Marriage of McCollum

Gernon, J.:

William B. McCollum appeals the district court’s modification of child support.

William and Leah J. Stevens McCollum, both doctors, were married in 1982, had three children together, and were divorced in 1999. William was awarded custody of the three children. Leah was ordered to pay $1,694 per month in child support. In 2001, the child support was lowered to $481 per month.

The apparent basis for the reduction in child support payments was Leah’s impending move to Norway. She had recently married a Norwegian military officer who had been attending the Command and General Staff…