Betty Berryhill vs. Charles Rhodes

This is a child support case with significant appellate history. Pursuant to the Tennessee Supreme Court's opinion in Berryhill v. Rhodes, 21 S.W.3d 188, 188-89 (Tenn. 2000), this case was before the trial court in order to determine Dr. Rhode's retroactive child support obligations. The court applied the Child Support Guidelines from 1989 until the date the child reached majority, in September 1995. The court deviated from the guidelines in assessing Dr. Rhodes's child support obligation from 1977 to 1989. The court calculated the total arrearage as $180,202.00. In assessing interest on the judgment, the court determined that interest should accrue from August 21, 1996, the date of the trial court's original judgment in this matter. Both parties take issue with the trial court's decision. We reverse in part, affirm in part, and remand for proceedings consistent with this opinion.