Schmidt v. Schmidt

LEVINE, Justice.

Gerald Delbert Schmidt appeals from a judgment dismissing his motion for reduction in child support. 1 We affirm.

This case is unusual because of its duration from beginning to end. Gerald initially moved to reduce child support in late 1983. Some three and one-half years later, after three continuances and four hearings, the motion was dismissed.

Gerald Schmidt and Trudie Kay Schmidt, now Trudie Kay Heaton, were divorced on February 3, 1982. Trudie was awarded custody of the couple’s minor children, and Gerald was ordered to pay child support. On December 7, 1983, Gerald…