Legal Opinion
Kay v. Kay
New York Court of Appeals
Decided October 30, 1975PublishedCited by 124 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtFuchsberg, J.
In this action for divorce against a husband, Special Term granted his wife and children permanent alimony and child support totaling $18,000 plus the family residence. The Appellate Division (45 AD2d 1018) modified by increasing that sum to $31,000 on the grounds that Special Term’s award failed to reflect adequately the predivorce standard of living. The husband now appeals, raising' questions as to whether permanent alimony and support awarded against a husband may exceed his income, whether his capital resources may be considered in fixing such amounts and whether the wife should be…
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3Cited by124 opinions
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