Nature of Proceedings: Req. for Order: Fees/Wage Assignment Order Req. for Order: Fees/Wage Assignment Order Petitioner: Tracey Rangel Cruz for Petitioner [“Kerri”] Daniel A. Murphy for Respondent [“Barry”] Ruling: 1. For all the reasons set out below, the Court orders Barry to pay Kerri’s attorney $25,000 for attorney fees and expert witness costs subject to re-allocation at trial; said sum to be paid no later than February 28, 2020. Kerri’s request to be permitted to seek additional fees and costs is reserved to her. 2. The request for a wage assignment is GRANTED; bring an order on the wage assignment issue to the courtroom that has been approved by both counsel. 3. On 12/10/2019 this Court said that a Mandatory Settlement Conference will not be set for a 2-day trial with experienced lawyers. This case was set for trial on April 7, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. in this department. Estimated time for trial is 2 days. The date is now confirmed. Background This is very important litigation. The