Voluntary Reduction of Income
Jan 01, 2014OUTCOME: The court’s ruling found in favor of Father as to the issue of child support, attorney fees (in that each party paid their own), the (non) modification of the children’s last names, and the (non) modification of a prior child support order.
This case was a paternity action wherein the parties initially agreed to equal parenting time. Within a few months, however, Father confirmed his decision to relocate out-of-state to begin a doctorate ... program. By leaving his job in Tucson, Father reduced his income by more than 50%. Mother not only wanted Father's Tucson income to be attributed t him in the new child support calculation, but also the inclusion of investment interest and dividend income on an investment. Lastly, Mother nsisted that the child support calculation include more than $1,200 in child care costs per month, an amount which exceeded Mother’s ability to pay. In short, Mother sought more than $1,500 in child support for two children.