Ireland v. Ireland

TROUT, Justice.

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BACKGROUND AND PRIOR PROCEEDINGS

This is an action for modification of child support payments brought by Marlene Ireland (Marlene) against Milton Ireland (Milton). Marlene and Milton were divorced in 1980 and Marlene was awarded custody of their three children: Daniel, bom October 20, 1972; Christina, born February 4, 1974; and Robin, born April 29, 1979. Under the original decree, Milton was to pay $83.33 per child per month in child support. In September of 1985 the child support pay ments were increased to $150.00 per child per month. On March 7, 1989, Marlene filed a motion…