Cole v. Department of Social Services, Division of Child Support Enforcement

MONTGOMERY, Judge.

The Missouri Division of Child Support Enforcement (DCSE) appeals the trial court’s order reversing an administrative decision by the DCSE concerning the child support obligation of Marlynn Cole (Father). We reverse the trial court’s order.1

The marriage of Father and Dalene Cole (Mother) was dissolved on May 16, 1988. The dissolution decree provided that the primary physical custody of the parties’ three minor children was awarded to Father. One of those children was Zachary, born November 9, 1977. His support is the focus of this appeal.

Importantly, the dissolution decree…