Justice Charles J. Markey was recently presented with two cases involving divorces that had similar fact situations. In both cases judgments for divorce had been granted to the parties based on sworn statements that there were no children from the marriages. However in both situations the court eventually discovered that there were children of … [Read more...]
New York Declines Jurisdiction in Custody Cases
A father brought a custody petition in New York State. The next day, the mother who resided in Texas brought a custody petition for the parties child in Texas. There was litigation to determine whether New York or Texas would be the appropriate jurisdiction to determine who receives custody of the child. The Parties Were Divorced In Michigan The … [Read more...]
Are Non-Modifiable § 516 Non-Marital Child Support Agreements Unconstitutional?
As an office that has a very strong Matrimonial and Family practice, it is with great interest that we read Noeleen Walder's recent article in the New York Law Journal ("NYLJ," subscription required). She reported that the current non-modifiable status of § 516 child support agreements for non-marital children, may soon be changing. Child Support … [Read more...]
