Lang v. Downey

Order unanimously modified, on the law and in the exercise of discretion, and, as modified, affirmed, without costs, in accordance with the following memorandum: The child support provisions of the parties’ separation agreement were inadequate and an upward modification warranted (see, Matter of Brescia v Fitts, 56 NY2d 132). We find, however, that a further increase should be made. The standard of living enjoyed by the children prior to dissolution of the marriage would be markedly diminished by respondent’s contribution of only $75 monthly per child (see, Domestic Relations Law § 236 [B]…