In Re Marriage of Hester

STREIT, Judge.

Richard Hester, Jr. appeals from the district court’s order reducing Sherry Hester’s child support obligation from $53.55 per week to $25.25 per week after she was fired from her job. He contends the court erred in reducing the award because (1) Sherry’s reduction in income was self-inflicted and voluntary, (2) the reduction is inconsistent with prior precedent, and (3) it conflicts with the best interests of the child and public policy.

Richard and Sherry Hester were married on December 12, 1986. Their son, Gregory, was born on August 19, 1987. On March 7, 1991, the court…