Mark P. v. Teresa P.

OPINION OF THE COURT

John P. Colangelo, J.

In this postjudgment matrimonial action, plaintiff Mark R moves by order to show cause for a downward modification of his maintenance and child support required to be paid to the defendant Teresa P Defendant opposes the motion and has interposed a cross motion to dismiss and for attorney’s fees.

*687Background

The parties were married in April 1987. They entered into the stipulation of settlement on October 7, 2004. The stipulation was incorporated but not merged into the divorce judgment filed and entered on November 17, 2004. The stipulation, by its terms,…