Schulman v. Schulman

OPINION OF THE COURT

Albert P. Williams, J.

The plaintiff moves for an order awarding counsel fees and disbursements in the sum of $18,533.47. The defendant has filed an affirmation in opposition.

*91In 1974, the plaintiff commenced an action to recover arrears in the payment of alimony pursuant to a separation agreement dated September 12, 1973.

A decree of divorce was entered in the Dominican Republic on January 3, 1974 which dissolved the marriage between the parties. The Second paragraph of this decree read as follows: "second. Declare the separation agreement subscribed to between the parties…