Goodman v. Goodman

OPINION OF THE COURT

Robert A. Ross, J.

In addition to a careful review of the motion papers before me, I also ordered and heard oral argument by respective counsel. The novel issue presented herein is whether the *205income from a distributive award for enhanced earnings capacity should be attributed to the nontitled spouse and be reduced from the income of the titled spouse. For the purposes of this court’s proper computation and determination of each of the parties’ respective child support obligations, as mandated by Domestic Relations Law § 240 (1-b) (Child Support Standards Act), this court…