In Re Marriage of Ondrasek v. Tenneson
Stipulation waiving or setting cap on child support violated public policy.
In Re Marriage of Matz
Trial court has discretion to order parent with primary physical placement to pay child support.
State v. Grayson
Each 120 day period of non-support can be separate criminal conviction.
In re Paternity of Lachelle A.C.
Trial court has no authority to order past support paid into trust rather than to state to recoup AFDC benefits.
In Re Marriage of Doerr v. Doerr
Court can order a fixed minimum amount of child support.
In Re Marriage of Grohmann v. Grohmann
Undistributed income of grantor trust is available for child support.
In Re Marriage of Modrow v. Modrow
Incarceration is a valid factor for a family court to consider in setting child support.
Amy Z. v. Jon T.
The Circuit court had the authority to address child support in the context of a chapter 880 guardianship proceeding, however, advanced notice that child support would be addressed at the hearing is required.
Waters v. Waters
Trial court erred in finding that child stipulation was percentage-based.
Ladwig v. Ladwig
Trial court properly exercised its discretion for not deviating from guidelines which required child support of $8,455 per month, despite father’s argument that it exceeded the needs of the children.