Hambleton v. Palmer

This proceeding was instituted by petition verified November 1, 1965, to enforce the child support provisions of a Mexican divorce decree obtained by respondent, dated March 3, 1965, incorporating therein, without merging, a separation agreement dated January 11, 1965. Under such separation agreement respondent agreed to pay $30 weekly to the petitioner for the support of two children, issue of the marriage. The Mexican court is conceded to be a court of competent jurisdiction. In his answer respondent denies he has failed to comply with the decree and for an affirmative defense alleges that…