Swaney v. Granger

OPINION

FABE, Chief Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

In May 2011, the superior court modified an existing child support order, specifying that the modification was to be effective as of March 2007. But because the motion requesting modification was not filed until February 15, 2008, the superior court's order constituted a retroactive modification. In addition, the superior court modified the child support award based on its finding that the father's income exceeded the maximum amount specified in Alaska Rule of Civil Procedure 90.8(c)(2). Because retroactive modification of child support is prohibited…