J.M.W. v. M.D.

NATAL, P.J.F.P.

This matter came before the court upon a petition filed by the Plaintiff, J.M.W., for an order permitting disbursement of the sum of $35,000 currently held in the trust account of her attorney. This sum represents the initial installment of a total of $55,000 to be paid by the Defendant, M.D., in consideration of J.M.W.’s stipulation to dismiss with prejudice the paternity and support complaint filed against him. The funds were deposited in the trust account of Plaintiff’s attorney pursuant to an order approving the settlement of this matter pending the decision on Plaintiff’s…