The opinion of the court was delivered by BRODY, J.A.D.
The issue in this appeal is whether a court may award counsel fees to sanction the party assessed for failing to make a prima facie showing of changed circumstances on her motion for increased child support. We hold that counsel fees may not be assessed in a family action as a sanction for asserting an unsuccessful claim or raising an unsuccessful defense.
Defendant (the wife) moved for an increase...
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