Karmany v. Karmany

Citations

• 71 Pa. Super. 308
• 1919 Pa. Super. LEXIS 98

Syllabus

<p>Divorce — Modification of decree — Discretion of court.</p> <p>In determining the amount of alimony to be paid by a husband to his wife, from whom he was divorced the husband’s ability to pay, the separate estate of the wife, the character, situation and surroundings of all parties are to be considered in determining a fair and just amount which the husband should pay to maintain the wife. Any change in the conditions, such as the inability of the husband to pay or the lack of necessity for the wife are proper matters for consideration by the court having jurisdiction of the petition and the decree may be modified in accordance with the facts.</p>