In re the Marriage of Branch

Knudson, J.:

Clayton L. Branch appeals the district court's decision in a post-divorce modification proceeding resulting in an award equal to 20 percent of his lump sum severance package from The Boeing Company (Boeing) for child support. Two issues are presented: (1) Did the district court err in finding the severance package is income subject to child support, and (2) did the district court abuse its discretion in awarding 20 percent of the severance package for child support?

*335We affirm, holding the proceeds from a lump sum severance package are income for purposes of calculating child…