Douglas Cty. Child Support v. Fisher
Per 1993 Wis. Act 481, trial court cannot grant credit for direct payments for support made in a manner other than that prescribed in the order or judgment providing for support.
Per 1993 Wis. Act 481, trial court cannot grant credit for direct payments for support made in a manner other than that prescribed in the order or judgment providing for support.
Court erred when it imposed a trust on child support arrearages without the consent of the payee and without a finding that she was unable to wisely manage the money.
Court erred when it imposed a trust on child support arrearages without the consent of the payee and without a finding that she was unable to wisely manage the money.
New statute limits court’s authority to modify arrearage. Where parties orally agreed to different support payment, equitable estoppel under Shulz and Harms are no longer available.
Payer entitled to credit for support payments made during period where covered by social security disability payments paid to payee for the minor child.