Hirsch v. Hirsch

This is a proceeding to vacate a denial of monetary relief by the arbitrator, coupled with a cross motion by plaintiff to have the determination confirmed. Briefly stated, the issue presented is whether an arbitrator’s determination that the wife is not presently entitled to support violates public policy, where the parties to a separation agreement have freely contracted for the arbitration of disputes concerning the amount of support the wife is to receive upon her husband’s retirement, and where the decision is predicated upon the present resources and income of the parties.

Finding that…