SHORT v. SHORT, NO. 2011-CA-01096-COA (Decided 1/29/2013), Andy agreed that he would never pay less than $3,000 per month in chi

SHORT v. SHORT, NO. 2011-CA-01096-COA (Decided 1/29/2013), Andy agreed that he would never pay less than $3,000 per month in child support. When he sought to reduce his support due to a change in his income, the Court denied him the right. One of the things the Judge looked at was Andy’s $3,200 per month mortgage payment as indicating he has money to make the minimum payment. The Court stated the standard to be used in determining whether a modification should take place:

increased needs of children due to advanced age and maturity;
increase in expenses;
inflation;
relative financial condition and earning capacity of the parties;
health and special medical needs of the child, both physical and psychological;
health and special medical needs of the parents, both physical and psychological;
necessary living expenses of the father;
estimated amount of income tax each party must pay;
free use of residence, furnishings and automobile; and
other facts and circumstances bearing on the support as shown by the evidence.