Cornell v. Cornell

OPINION OF THE COURT

Richard A. Dollinger, J.

“Sticks and stones will break my bones

“But, words will never harm me.” (The Christian Recorder, African Methodist Episcopal Church [1862],1

This case tests whether a college-aged son, who engages in vile disparagement of his mother, may strip his father of his right to claim support, including payment of college expenses. In his motion papers before the court, the father seeks child support from the mother, a recoupment of child support paid while the parties negotiated a temporary order, and payment for college expenses. In defense of these claims,…