Sondra S. v. Matthew G.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Richard D. Huttner, J.

This is a motion to dismiss a proceeding for the enforcement of a support provision contained in a Mexican divorce decree brought under subdivision (c) of section 466 of the Family Court Act. The respondent moved to dismiss the petition contending that the Family Court lacks jurisdiction.

The parties executed a separation agreement on June 29, 1962. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, the respondent agreed to pay alimony in the amount of $750 per month until the remarriage of the petitioner, and child support in the amount of $200 per month, per…