Legal Opinion
Jeng v. Barrow-Jeng
New York Supreme Court
Decided December 21, 2016Published
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Richard A. Dollinger, J.
In this matter, the court considers what quantum of proof—or even allegations—are sufficient to trigger a hearing on court-ordered attorneys’ fees payable to a former wife (petitioner) who has successfully brought an enforcement action—for the third time—against her former husband (respondent).
The respondent failed to pay certain daycare expenses required by an earlier order of the court, issued in October 2015. Faced with nonpayment, the petitioner brought an enforcement petition under Domestic Relations Law § 238 and the court ordered the…
2Cases cited12 opinions
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