New York Court of Appeals
In the Matter of Diana Gravlin v. Heinz Ruppert
May 7, 200298 N.Y.2d 1
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals held that the breakdown of visitation between the father and his daughter constituted an unforeseen change in circumstances justifying modification of the child‑support provisions of their separation agreement, and that applying the Child Support Standards Act (CSSA) standards is an appropriate remedy. The Court reversed the Appellate Division’s order and remanded the matter to Family Court for further proceedings.