Ehrler v. Ehrler

In this undefended matrimonial action, plaintiff asked for judgment requiring defendant to continue in force certain policies of insurance on his life. Doubting its authority to make such a decree, the court reserved decision on the question. It now concludes that, though the matter is, as to support for the children, not wholly free from doubt, it is without authority, absent an agreement between the parties, to make a judgment requiring defendant, whether as alimony or as support for the children, to maintain life insurance in force.

*235Authority to make an award of alimony or of child support…