Dewey v. Dewey

OPINION

MATTHEWS, Chief Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

Michael Dewey stipulated that his stepdaughter, Tisha Melovidov, was a child “of the marriage” in dissolution proceedings and agreed to pay child support for Tisha and his son Robert. Ten years later, the superior court increased the monthly support amount in accordance with the Civil Rule 90.3 guidelines. Michael appeals the increase in his obligation to support Tisha, arguing that Rule 90.3 does not apply and that he is entitled to relief under contract principles. He also argues that the superior court lacked subject matter jurisdiction because…