Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division : Second Judicial Department

May 11, 2026

2024-02655, V-2898-2024

Mark C. Dillon, J.P.

William G. Ford

Helen Voutsinas

Elena Goldberg Velazquez, JJ.

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DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Appeal from an order of the Family Court, Suffolk County, dated March 29, 2024. Motion by the appellant, inter alia, to strike stated portions of the respondent's brief on the ground that they refer to matter dehors the record and to extend the time to serve and file a reply brief.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and no papers having been filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the branch of the motion which is to strike stated portions of the respondent's brief is held in abeyance and referred to the panel of Justices hearing the appeal for determination upon the argument or submission thereof; and it is further,

ORDERED that the branch of the motion which is to extend the time to serve and file a reply brief is granted, the appellant's time to serve and file a reply brief is extended, and on or before May 21, 2026, the appellant shall serve and file the reply brief via NYSCEF, if applicable, or, if NYSCEF is not mandated, serve the reply brief and upload a digital copy of the reply brief, with proof of service thereof, through the digital portal on this Court's website; and it is further,

ORDERED that the motion is otherwise denied.

DILLON, J.P., FORD, VOUTSINAS and GOLDBERG VELAZQUEZ, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

Darrell M. Joseph

Clerk of the Court