Legal Opinion

Kwit v. Kwit

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Decided January 21, 1983PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

— Order unanimously modified and, as modified, affirmed, without costs, in accordance with the following memorandum: We agree that a change in circumstances has occurred which warrants an increase of child support (see Matter of Michaels v Michaels, 56 NY2d 924, 926; Matter of Brescia v Fitts, 56 NY2d 132, 139-141). We note that Family Court, in modifying the findings of the hearing examiner and in determining the level of child support, considered the respective means and responsibilities of both parties (see Family Ct Act, § 413). Further, contrary to appellant’s assertion, the order of…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Brescia v. FittsNew York Court of Appeals · 1982
  2. Michaels v. MichaelsNew York Court of Appeals · 1982
  3. Barnes v. BarnesAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1976
  4. Hansen v. HansenAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1979

3Cited by2 opinions

  1. Roseann R. v. William R.New York City Family Court · 1983
  2. Kobel v. MartelliAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1985

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