The argument of the appellant appears to be that the order provides excessive support in that the Family Court considered not only the respondent's income, but also his capital assets and a certain trust fund of which he is beneficiary. There is no doubt that the Family Court may award support on a "means" basis (Matter of Steinberg v. Steinberg,
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