Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the appellant’s need could be increased by a flat monthly surcharge above the social-aid-based minimum budget.
Decisione estratta
No. A percentage or flat surcharge for unproven additional expenses was not warranted; the cantonal court could rely on the social-aid-based calculation and require concrete proof of extra costs.
Motivazione estratta
For family support under Arts. 328-329 CC, the decisive standard is what is necessary for subsistence and appropriate to the obligor’s means. The court held that applying social-aid criteria is permissible, and unsupported hypothetical medical or children-related expenses do not justify an additional lump sum.