Smith v. Smith

Order unanimously modified on the law to grant the petition in accordance with memorandum herein and as modified affirmed with costs to petitioner. Memorandum: We find that the record establishes that petitioner is in need of spousal support but has sufficient assets to make a reasonable contribution to her own support (see, Matter of Venezia v Venezia, 144 AD2d 948 [decided herewith]). Petitioner has monthly expenses of $743, income of $292 and access to savings of approximately $29,000. She is entitled to a support award in the sum of $300 per month. Given petitioner’s financial…