Child Support Arrearages Preclude Reinstatement

The New York Appellate Division for the Third Judicial Department has denied reinstatement to an attorney suspended in 2014

Of greatest concern, however, is the uncontested proof in the record that respondent remains in significant arrears in overdue child support payments, with two judgments filed against him in Ulster County Family Court. Under these circumstances, we find that respondent’s application for reinstatement must be denied (see generally Judiciary Law § 90 [2-a]; Rules of App Div, 3d Dept [22 NYCRR] § 806.25). We further condition any future application by respondent for reinstatement upon proof that his child support obligations have been satisfied.

(Mike Frisch)