In Re the Marriage of Beecher

HARRIS, Justice.

We granted further review of a court of appeals decision in this challenge to an order modifying child support. The non-custodial parent’s net monthly income exceeds $6000, and the question is whether special circumstances can and should justify a monthly payment of less than the $1650 minimum provided for such an income in the guidelines. The district court fixed the amount at $1200. We find no justification for setting the amount below $1650 and remand for an order requiring payment of that amount plus a portion of the parent’s annual bonus.

The marriage between Mark and…