Tauber v. Lebow

OPINION OF THE COURT

Jasen, J.

The principal issue presented on this appeal is whether the causes of action for arrears in alimony and child support are barred by the Statute of Limitations.

The parties were married in 1963 and had two children. On December 4, 1970, they executed a separation agreement, the terms of which were incorporated by reference, but not merged, into a Mexican divorce decree entered on February 9, 1971. Plaintiff wife remarried on April 30,1976, thereby terminating her right to receive alimony. The present action claiming alimony and child support arrears and counsel fees…