Chastain v. Chastain

The issue in this appeal is whether the trial court abused its discretion in denying Karen Chastain’s petition for post-judgment relief. Karen sought to correct the provision for child support in the judgment order entered in the circuit court of Bureau County.

The facts are not in dispute. A judgment of dissolution of marriage between Karen Chastain and Randall Chastain was entered on April 25, 1984, by the circuit court. On December 13, 1984, the parties and their attorneys appeared for a “Phase II” hearing. The court was advised that a settlement agreement had been reached by the parties.…