Susan W. v. Noel J. F.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Bruce M. Kaplan, J.

Respondent Noel Jay F. moved to dismiss an application for upward modification of child support made pursuant to article 3-A of the Domestic Relations Law, the Uniform Support of Dependents Law (USDL). Petitioner contended that expenses for her son have increased, and that California law permits her to obtain upward modification. Respondent contended that under Npw York law petitioner is not entitled to the requested relief.

The request for upward modification is denied but respondent is directed to pay the costs of orthodontia for his son, Jason.

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