Horowitz v. Horowitz

The parties before the court were lawfully married. This proceeding is brought on behalf of the issue, a minor, child of said marriage. No prayer or demand is made by the wife of the respondent for her support or maintenance. She seeks support for her child only.

Section 101 of the Domestic Relations Court Act of the City of New York (L. 1933, ch. 482) provides that a father is chargeable with the support of his offspring and “ if possessed of sufficient means or able to earn such means, may be required to pay for their support a fair and reasonable sum according to his means ”, as the court…