Naylor v. Naylor
Supreme Court of Utah
700 P.2d 707
Relevant factsFree
At the time of the original divorce decree, Robert earned about $2,600 monthly as a new surgeon while Julia earned about $702 monthly as a hairdresser; years later, Robert's annual income had grown to about $75,000 as a shareholder in a medical practice while Julia's income stayed the same and the child's living expenses had substantially increased. The trial court extended and increased alimony and increased child support, and Robert appealed.
IssueFree
Whether the modification of a divorce decree requires the plaintiff to show an unforeseen, substantial change in circumstances since the entry of the decree.