In Re the Marriage of McKenzie

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• affirming the court of appeals decision on all matters not considered on this court’s further review
• affirming the court of appeals decision on all matters not considered on this court’s further review
• giving weight to the trial court’s fact-findings, especially those concerning witness credibility
• finding the noncustodial parent is “not free to plan his future without regard to his obligation to his former wife and child” and his “desire for self-fulfillment is outweighed by the pre-existing duty he had to his former spouse to provide adequate support for his minor child”
• “We recognize that the district court ‘has reasonable discretion in determining whether modification is warranted and that discretion will not be disturbed on appeal unless there is a failure to do equity.’” (citation omitted)
• discussing use of earning capacity instead of actual earnings

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