What are the problems that are associated with enforcing foreign judgments of support, child custody and equitable distribution in New Jersey?
Just as with foreign judgments of divorce, if a foreign court determines issues of child support, child custody, or a division of the parties’ property, those judgments should only be recognized if they do not violate the principles of comity amongst nations. However, a vexing question of whether a New Jersey court will recognize and enforce a recognition of a child support order, child custody, or equitable distribution decision presents many additional issues. Even if a judgment of support or child custody rendered by a court in a foreign country is entitled to recognition under the doctrine of comity, a New Jersey court may still not recognize the judgment. A New Jersey court will focus their inquiry as to whether the foreign support order or custody decree is fair and reasonable. A New Jersey court will still insist on reviewing the parties’ income information before it rules on any enforcement applications. If the foreign support order is consistent and reasonable in light of the
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