Loughlin v. Loughlin

In this proceeding for support under article 4 of the Family Court Act there is no issue as to respondent’s being chargeable with the support of his wife, the petitioner.

The basic question to be answered in guiding the court’s determination in fixing the amount of support is, “ Does the amendment to Domestic Relations Law, section 236, by chapter 699 of the Laws of 1968, apply to Family Court? ”, in the light of Matter of Steinberg v. Steinberg (18 N Y 2d 492).

This amendment provides that in a matrimonial action the court may, in fixing the support of a wife, consider the length of time of…