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Panel hears argument in Scopa v. Braunstein over alimony, good-faith obligations and contempt claim
Summary
The appeals court heard argument in Scopa v. Braunstein about whether a husband’s early retirement and cessation of alimony payments could support a contempt finding under the parties’ separation agreement.
The appeals court heard oral argument in case 24P703, Scopa v. Braunstein, a dispute over whether a separation agreement and the parties’ conduct supported a contempt finding when the husband stopped working and ceased paying alimony without first obtaining court approval.
Richard Novich, counsel for appellant Leslie Scopa, argued the separation agreement’s termination clause prevented the husband from unilaterally ending his alimony obligation by retiring early. Novich told the panel the…
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