NY A08305

Creates a rebuttable presumption that itemized bills or invoices up to $10,000 for court-ordered obligations, child-related expenses, household expenses, goods, services, or repairs are admissible as evidence of necessity and reasonable value in matrimonial actions

Applies to divorce actions, custody/visitation cases in supreme court, marriage annulment/dissolution proceedings, post-divorce property distribution, and post-judgment divorce proceedings

Requires bills or invoices to be accompanied by an affirmation stating the goods/services were provided at the amounts indicated, no refund will be issued, and charges reflect usual and customary rates

Mandates service of the itemized bill with notice of intent to introduce it as evidence at least 30 days before trial, with any objections due in writing at least 15 days before trial

Takes effect 60 days after becoming law and applies to matrimonial actions commenced on or after that date