Becky Scoggins v. Thomas Timmerman

Thomas Timmerman appeals from that portion of the trial court's order which denied his motion to modify his child support obligation. On appeal, Mr. Timmerman claims that the trial court erred in denying his motion because he made a prima facie showing of changed circumstances so substantial and continuing as to make his present child support obligation unreasonable. Therefore, he concludes the trial court was required to determine his child support obligation in conformity with criteria set forth in Rule 88.01 and to make specific findings regarding any deviation from the Form 14 presumed amount. The marriage of Thomas Frederick Timmerman and Becky Ann Timmerman (now Scoggins) was dissolved on January 11, 1984. Custody of their two minor children was awarded to Ms. Scoggins, and Mr. Timmerman was ordered to pay child support of $300 per month ($150 per month per child). In March of 1985, pursuant to Ms. Scoggins' motion to modify, this amount was increased to $225 per month per child.