Kaplan v. Kaplan

This is a motion to vacate an order entered herein heretofore after trial by a justice of this court requiring the respondent to provide maintenance and support for Ms wife, the petitioner herein.

The court had power to enter the order under subdivision 1 of section 92 of the New York City Domestic Eelations Court Act (L. 1933, ch. 482) which act established the court and conferred the powers and jurisdiction reserved to it. Subdivision (1) of section 92 reads: “ To order support of a wife or child or both, irrespective of whether either is likely to become a public charge, as justice requires…