In re Marriage of Brown

In 2012, the district court entered a decree dissolving the marriage of John and Emily Brown. The decree incorporated by reference a separation agreement that provided a parenting plan and child support for the parties’ daughter. The parenting plan designated Emily as the primary parent. In 2014, John filed a motion to modify his child support obligation, claiming that his income and financial circumstances had changed significantly. The next year, John filed a motion to amend the parenting plan seeking increased visitation. The district court denied John’s motions without holding a hearing, concluding that John had not shown a substantial change in circumstances or provided a basis for modifying his child support obligations. The Supreme Court affirmed, holding (1) the district court did not err in denying John’s motions to modify child support and amend the parenting plan without a hearing; and (2) Emily was not entitled to attorney’s fees associated with the appeal. View "In re Marriage of Brown" on Justia Law