Lotz v. Lotz

The former husband appeals an order modifying the final judgment of dissolution of marriage. He argues that the trial court erred in departing from the child support guideline amount without making a specific finding as to why the guideline amount would be unjust or inappropriate, as required by section 61.30(l)(a), Florida Statutes (1995). Although at the modification hearing the trial court stated several reasons for increasing child support, the reasons do not satisfy the requirements of section 61.30(l)(a), or other*705wise support a departure from the guideline amount. We therefore reverse…