Hopkins v. Hopkins

WILLIAM M. BARKER, J„

dissenting.

With its decision today, the majority has attempted to fit a round peg into a square hole, and as one would expect, it does not fit.

The sole issue in this case is whether the award of child support of $800 per month *451to be paid by the father is appropriate. Neither party has appealed the Court of Appeals’ custody determination. While not specifically at issue, a brief review of the custody situation is helpful.

The trial court granted primary custody of the parties’ three children to the father, who would have custody approximately 230 days per year, and the…