PETERSEN v. PETERSEN


85 N.J. 638 (1981)

428 A.2d 1301

ADRIENNE E. PETERSEN, PLAINTIFF-RESPONDENT, v. RUSSELL PETERSEN, DEFENDANT-APPELLANT.

The Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Decided April 21, 1981.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Gerald Goldman argued the cause for appellant (Goldman, Carlet, Garrison, Bertoni & Bitterman, attorneys).

Arnold Koenig argued the cause for respondent.


The opinion of the Court was delivered by HANDLER, J.

We are called upon to consider the validity of an agreement settling the terms and conditions for alimony and support incorporated in a 1966 judgment of divorce. The agreement provides for the automatic escalation or adjustment of such payments in fixed amounts correlated to specific changes in the incomes of the respective spouses. It is the contention of the defendant husband that, insofar as the arrangement...

Let's get started

Leagle.com

Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.

  • Updated daily.
  • Uncompromising quality.
  • Complete, Accurate, Current.

Listed below are the cases that are cited in this Featured Case. Click the citation to see the full text of the cited case. Citations are also linked in the body of the Featured Case.

Cited Cases

  • No Cases Found

Listed below are those cases in which this Featured Case is cited. Click on the case name to see the full text of the citing case.

Citing Cases