Legal Opinion
Melendez v. Rivera
Supreme Court of The Virgin Islands
Decided October 28, 1988No. Family No. 10/1988PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtEltman, Judge
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER
I. INTRODUCTION
Following the settlement of this custody action, the respondent moved for attorney’s fees, pursuant to 5 V.I.C. § 541(b)(1)1. The petitioners argue that there is no prevailing party by virtue of the settlement, though they too seek attorney’s fees in the alternative. Under the circumstances of this case, attorney’s fees are not precluded by the agreement of the parties or the custody issue, and an award will be made to the respondent.
FACTS
Pursuant to an October 22, 1980, divorce decree, the respondent, Nitza Rivera, was awarded legal and physical…
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