Lawrence P. v. Tran Muoi P.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Richard D. Huttner, J.

This is a motion for counsel fees by the respondent ex-wife pursuant to subdivision (b) of section 237 of the Domestic Relations Law.

A brief historical outline of the subject litigation follows:

The parties were divorced October 6, 1976 and incorporated *53in the divorce decree was a separation agreement entered into by the parties previous to the divorce.

Although not part of the court file, it appears that the said agreement provided for child support and visitation by the petitioner herein.

The respondent denied visitation to the petitioner. He moved by…