Legal Opinion

Inn Re the Marriage of Chapman

Court of Appeals of Washington

Decided March 8, 1983No. 4765-2-IIIPublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtMunson, J.

Milton Chapman appeals from the modification of his child support payments for Ginger and Michael Chapman. He contends the record does not contain, as required by RCW 26.09.170, 1 substantial evidence of a change of circumstances. We hold the record is sufficient and the trial court's exercise of discretion was reasonable; the new support awards are affirmed.

Mr. Chapman also contends the trial court erred in modifying a repayment schedule for support arrearages established at an earlier modification hearing, arguing the motion was not properly before the court. We disagree. Other than to…

2Cases cited16 opinions

  1. Wagner v. WagnerWashington Supreme Court · 1980
  2. State v. HuelettWashington Supreme Court · 1979
  3. Lambert v. LambertWashington Supreme Court · 1965
  4. Koon v. KoonWashington Supreme Court · 1957
  5. Schafer v. SchaferWashington Supreme Court · 1980

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3Cited by6 opinions

  1. In re the Marriage of DrlikCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2004
  2. In Re the Marriage of HealyCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1983
  3. State ex rel. I.A.D. v. BaseCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2006
  4. In Re the Marriage of ZanderCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1985
  5. In re the Marriage of MooreCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1987

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