In Re the Marriage of Walters

SNELL, Justice.

Douglas L. Walters appeals from district court and court of appeals decisions denying his application for modification of his child support obligation. For the reasons set forth below, we vacate the decision of the court of appeals, reverse the judgment of the district court and remand for further proceedings.

I. Background Facts and Proceedings

Douglas and Helena Walters were married on June 2, 1972. They are the parents of four children. Their marriage was dissolved by decree on May 4,1992. Both parties have since remarried. At the time of the decree, the parties entered into a…