Justia Montana Supreme Court Opinion Summaries

Larissa Simpson filed a petition for dissolution of her marriage to Dennis, citing serious marital discord. As part of the dissolution, Dennis and Larissa entered into a property settlement agreement and a stipulated final parenting plan. The combined operation of the plan and the agreement entitled Larissa to a $10,000 per month payment from Dennis for the rest of her life, first in child support and later in the form of a property settlement. Later, Dennis and Larissa agreed to amend the court's final decree. The stipulation did not decrease Dennis's total month child support obligation. Dennis subsequently filed a motion to modify child support, alleging that the child support amount was unconscionable in light of changed circumstances. Larissa also filed a motion to invalidate the parties' stipulation amending the final decree. Both motions were denied. The Supreme Court affirmed, holding that the district court did not err in denying Dennis's motion to modify child support and Larissa's motion to invalidate the stipulation. View "Simpson v. Simpson" on Justia Law