Avildsen v. Prystay

Because I believe that the compromise agreement entered into by these unmarried parties pursuant to Family Court Act § 516 fails to make adequate provision for the support of their child and is, therefore, unconscionable, I would reverse and, accordingly, dissent. The matter should be remanded for a determination of a proper amount of support. Only if it becomes necessary should financial disclosure by the plaintiff father be required.

On November 5, 1981, the defendant, Myroslawa Prystay, gave birth to a son. Throughout her pregnancy and since his birth, defendant has maintained that…