Milligan v. Milligan’s Empirical Analysis

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3 state decisions

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1. ““For the purposes of modifying child support, ‘ “[fjactors indicating a change of circumstances include a material change in the needs, conditions, and circumstances of the child.” ’ Duke [v. Duke ], 872 So.2d [153] at 156 [ (Ala.Civ.App.2003) ] (quoting State ex rel. Shellhouse v. Bentley, 666 So.2d 517, 518 (Ala.Civ.App.1995)). The parent seeking the modification bears the burden of proof. Cunningham v. Cunningham, 641 So.2d 807, 809 (Ala.Civ.App.1994). “ “Whether circumstances justifying modification of support exist is a matter within the trial court’s discretion. [Cunningham v. Cunningham, 641 So.2d 807 (Ala.Civ.App.1994).] We will not disturb the trial court’s decision on appeal unless there is a showing that the trial court abused that discretion or that the judgment is plainly and palpably wrong. Id.; Douglass v. Douglass, 669 So.2d 928, 980 (Ala.Civ.App.1995).’ ””

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. O'Barr v. O'Barr · Kwasigroh v. Kwasigroh