Bill > S08372

This bill amends the New York Civil Practice Law and Rules by adding a new rule (Rule 4533-c) that establishes a rebuttable presumption regarding the admissibility of itemized bills or invoices in certain matrimonial legal proceedings, including divorce, custody, visitation, and post-judgment actions. Under this rule, itemized bills or invoices up to $10,000 for court-ordered obligations, child-related expenses, household expenses, goods, services, or repairs can be automatically considered admissible as evidence of necessity and reasonable value, provided they are accompanied by a specific affirmation from the service provider. The bill requires that a true copy of the bill and a notice of intention to introduce the evidence must be served to the adverse party at least 30 days before trial. The adverse party can challenge the bill or invoice by serving a written notice of intention to rebut the evidence at least 15 days prior to trial. The new rule will take effect 60 days after becoming law and will apply to matrimonial actions commenced on or after that date, providing a streamlined approach to introducing expense documentation in family law proceedings.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8372