Lenore Z. K. v. Albert K.

Petitioner, the divorced wife of respondent, petitioned for an upward modification of the child support provided in a divorce decree granted by the New York State Supreme Court in 1971, alleging the child’s increased needs. Respondent then cross-petitioned for a downward modification of both the child support and the alimony provided in the 1971 decree; he alleged a drastic decrease in his financial resources and that petitioner, though not employed at the time of the decree, is now employable. The court concludes that increased child support is warranted by the child’s needs and respondent’s…