Amsellem v. Amsellem

OPINION OF THE COURT

Joseph Covello, J.

In this matrimonial action the defendant, Jacques Amsellem, moves for an order pursuant to CPLR 3211 to dismiss the above-captioned action as he alleges that this Court lacks subject matter jurisdiction and for such other and further relief *28as to this Court may be deemed just and proper in the premises. The plaintiff, Sofia Amsellem, also known as Sofia Cohen, opposes the motion.

The parties were married in an Orthodox Jewish religious ceremony performed by Rabbi Elie Elbaz on November 6, 1991 in France. Rabbi Elie Elbaz, a local New York rabbi, was flown…