Martinez v. Martinez

BUCCI, J.,

Factual and Procedural Background

The parties to the above-captioned divorce, plaintiff Amaryllis Martinez (hereinafter, “wife”) and defendant Ivan R. Martinez (hereinafter, “husband”) were married on November 26,1988. Wife vacated the marital residence on September 17, 2006 and filed a complaint in divorce on September 22, 2006, which complaint included claims for equitable distribution, alimony pendante lite (“APL”), counsel fees and expenses. Husband never filed an answer or counterclaim, and did not seek child support. Wife did not pursue her claims for alimony or APL. Wife filed…