Juliann Morando v. William McGahan

This appeal arose after the trial court made its final determination on issues involving the support of the parties' minor child. Mother petitioned the trial court to establish parentage, to be awarded custody of the parties' child, and to establish other issues regarding the care of the child. At trial, Father conceded paternity and did not contest the custody issue. In making its child support award, the trial court based its decision on Father's new found employment. The court also set a payment schedule for the child support arrearage, determined that Father should claim the child as a dependent for tax purposes, split medical costs associated with the child's birth, and refused to award mother filing fees and attorney's fees. Mother contends that Father is voluntarily underemployed for purposes of child support and challenges several other decisions of the trial court. We reverse the court's decision in part, modify in part, affirm in part, and remand to the trial court for proceedings consistent with this opinion.