Marriage of Hamelynck CA4/1

I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

A. Separation and Settlement Husband and Wife married in July 1997, and separated in July 2018 when Wife filed a petition for dissolution. They had one daughter (Daughter) and one son (Son) during the marriage. In November 2018, the court ordered Husband to pay guideline child support of $3,542 per month ($1,328 for Daughter, $2,214 for Son), and guideline spousal support of $3,959 per month. The court based its guideline

As we will explain in part III of this opinion, although we conclude Wife’s appeal lacks merit, we do not believe it is dilatory or frivolous. Accordingly, we deny Husband’s motion for sanctions. 2 calculations on Husband’s monthly income of $19,316, and Wife having no monthly income. In February 2019, Husband received a $103,700 bonus from his employer (Employer). Husband disclosed this bonus to Wife on May 7 or May 8. On May 8, the parties successfully mediated disputes regarding child and spousal support, and other dissolution issues. They documented their settlement in an enforceable stipulation (Stipulation), which the parties intended to replace with a formalized MSA. The Stipulation addressed child support for…