Lazar v. Lazar

This proceeding presents a glaring example of what has come to be known as 44 court fragmentation ” or 44 forum shopping ”, a procedure deserving of condemnation.

Although characterized by petitioner as a proceeding to modify the provisions of a separation agreement with respect to *37child support, the proceeding is actually one under section 423 of the Family Court Act for support for petitioner and two children. Under no circumstances can this proceeding be regarded as one to modify the terms of a separation agreement since this court is without power, statutory or otherwise, to do so.

The…