Sorrentino v. Sorrentino

A review of the record convinces us that petitioner failed to meet her burden to demonstrate a change in circumstances which warrants an increase in child support. A generalized claim that children’s needs have increased either because the children have matured or due to inflation is insufficient (see, Zucker v Zucker, 187 AD2d 507, 509), but evidence of specific increased expenses will support a finding of a change in circumstances warranting an increase in child support (supra, at 509; see, Matter of Adams-Eppes v Fulton, 195 AD2d 455, 456). Although petitioner provided specific dollar…