Courtney v. Brownstein

The parties’ January 7, 1992 divorce judgment provided that respondent was to pay petitioner maintenance in the amount of $500 per week until petitioner became eligible for Social Security benefits (which occurred on October 15, 1994, when she *811attained the age of 62), and $300 per week thereafter. In February 1993, respondent unilaterally reduced his payments to $50 per week, prompting petitioner to commence this proceeding to enforce the judgment. Respondent filed a "verified answer and counterclaim” seeking termination of his maintenance obligation, contending that a significant and…