Kernrechtsfrage
Whether the divorce-modification action under Art. 129(3) CC was hopeless for purposes of legal aid.
Extrahierter Entscheid
The action was not hopeless; under Art. 129(3) CC, the required improvement in the obligor’s financial circumstances may be less than 10% when the finances are tight and the change can materially increase the beneficiary’s maintenance.
Extrahierte Begründung
Art. 129(3) CC sets lower requirements than Art. 129(1) CC. In tight financial circumstances, even a modest improvement for the obligor can lead to a noticeable increase in maintenance, so a rigid 10% threshold is not justified.