In re the Estate of Khabbaza

OPINION OF THE COURT

Charles J. D’Arrigo, S.

In connection with this pending administration proceeding, the petitioner has moved for summary judgment. The motion is opposed by the respondent who has cross-moved for summary judgment. The questions for determination involve the status of the marriage between respondent, Albert Khabbaza, and the decedent at the time of her death, along with the alleged abandonment of the decedent by the respondent.

Petitioner, Solomon Racenstien, father of the decedent, contends that respondent divorced decedent in Iran, upon moving there after leaving decedent and…