Government of the Virgin Islands ex rel. Leahey v. Stanwood

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

I. INTRODUCTION — THE ISSUES

In this matter, the Court is called upon to decide:

A. Whether in a Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act (hereafter “URESA”) proceeding failure or refusal of the custodial parent to permit the exercise of rights of visitation by the noncustodial parent with the children of the parties is a sufficient justification, and therefore a defense to a suit, for non-payment of the Court-ordered support.

B. Whether a contract by the parents of the affected minors that denial by the custodial parent of the exercise of rights of visitation…