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The father appealed a Family Court order concerning his child support obligation and maintenance. The appellate court ruled that the Family Court erred by reinstating the father's maintenance obligation, as the mother had previously waived her right to object to its termination. However, the court affirmed the Family Court's decision to grant the father a downward modification of his child support, reducing it to $221 per week, rather than the $145 per week he sought. Additionally, the court upheld the Family Court's finding that the father's failure to pay child support was a willful violation, which properly resulted in an award of attorney's fees to the mother.
Kasun v. Peluso is a workers' compensation case decided in Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York.
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The father appealed a Family Court order concerning his child support obligation and maintenance. The appellate court ruled that the Family Court erred by reinstating the father's maintenance obligation, as the mother had previously waived her right to object to its termination. However, the court affirmed the Family Court's decision to grant the father a downward modification of his child support, reducing it to $221 per week, rather than the $145 per week he sought. Additionally, the court upheld the Family Court's finding that the father's failure to pay child support was a willful violation, which properly resulted in an award of attorney's fees to the mother.
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