Amy H. Nechamkin v. Jerry M. Nechamkin (2012)

MEMORANDUM OF DECISION

The parties appeared for hearing on the following post-judgment motions:  Plaintiff's Motion for Transfer of the matter to Danbury (# 158);  Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Disclosure (# 162);  Plaintiff's Motion for Modification of Children Support (# 169);  Defendant's Motion for Modification of Child Support (# 156);  and Plaintiff's Motion for Contempt (# 158.50).

Plaintiff's Motion for Transfer and Motion to Compel Disclosure were granted.   A hearing was held on the motions for contempt and for modification.   The court made findings and issued orders from the bench regarding the motion for contempt, reserving decision on the issue of summer camp expenses for the minor children.   Based on the evidence, the court finds that the defendant's refusal to pay for the summer camp was not unreasonable.   The Motion for Contempt is denied.

With respect to the child support, the court denies the defendant's motion and grants the plaintiff's motion for the following reasons:  First, through no fault of her own, the plaintiff is disabled and unable to work.   Second, the court finds that the defendant is not working to his capacity.   His loss of a well-paying job was a result of his own actions.   If he is unable to make enough money at his current job, it is his responsibility to either find a better paying job or obtain additional employment.   The court therefore orders that the defendant pay child support in the amount of $165 a week for the one minor child residing with the plaintiff.   In addition, the court orders the plaintiff to pay 24%, and the defendant to pay 76% of the unreimbursed medical expenses for the minor child residing with the plaintiff.

BY THE COURT,

Gallagher, J.

Gallagher, Elizabeth A., J.