Romano v. Romano

The sole issue in this case is the question of whether a former spouse may petition the Family Court to modify, on the basis of changed circumstances, a prior order denying an application for alimony. We hold that such party to a divorce proceeding may bring such an action before the Family Court. Accordingly, we reverse the decision of the Family Court dismissing the petition.

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Rosemarie G. Romano and Dominick J. Romano were married for more than twenty years before their divorce was granted by order of the Family Court. When the wife first petitioned the Family Court for an alimony award,…