BM v. MM

OPINION OF THE COURT

Arthur M. Diamond, J.

This grounds trial was held before the court on April 30, 2009. The plaintiff sued the defendant for divorce on the ground of constructive abandonment and the defendant denied the allega*1134tion. Both parties testified on their own behalf and careful consideration was paid to both the manner and substance of the testimony.

The parties were married on August 16, 1981 in a religious ceremony in Queens, New York. At the time of the marriage the parties were over 18 years of age. They had both resided in New York State for one year prior to the action being…