Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the judge’s second maintenance order had legal effect without a party request and hearing
Decisione estratta
The amended order was disregarded because no corresponding party request existed and the wife had not been heard on the new arrangement.
Motivazione estratta
Under Art. 145 CC, maintenance orders are generally modifiable, but changes outside child matters require a party request and must be made in orderly proceedings with an opportunity to be heard.