Opinion ID: 1111296
Heading Depth: 3
Heading Rank: 6

Heading: Stephanie's Income

Text: Michael argues that the superior court erred in not considering Stephanie's improved financial situation as a material change of circumstances, allegedly entitling him to a reduction in his child support obligation and application of the Rule 90.3 guidelines. At the time of the modification hearing, Stephanie's adjusted annual income from her job as a nurse was $39,708. It appears that she had been employed in Michael's office prior to their divorce. Stephanie's improved employment situation is not, standing alone, a per se material change of circumstances for purposes of Rule 90.3(h)(1), nor does it return Michael to the minimum requirements of the Rule 90.3 guidelines and excuse him from the terms of the support agreement. Nevertheless, on remand, the superior court should consider Stephanie's income. Curley, 588 P.2d at 292 (noting that the trial court must consider the financial situation of both parents).