In a Decision – Keller v Keller (an "Unreported Decision") >> the Court Held:
The Appellate Division determined that and ‘In-House’ Attorney who had his Income Halved should have had his Alimony Reduced.
Husband had been employed by Lucent as General Counsel with an average salary of $582,000.00. Husband then obtained full time employment with Pfizer earning a base salary of $250,000 and a target bonus of 25% . Husband contended that the permanent and substantial decrease in his income was involuntary and constituted changed circumstances. A permanent and substantial decrease in his income was involuntary and constituted changed circumstances. A change in circumstances would permit a party to request a modification of alimony.