Miraglia v. Miraglia

In April, 1972, defendant, as plaintiff in a separation action, obtained a judgment of separation. In a subsequent modification of the judgment her husband, plaintiff in this present action for divorce, brought pursuant to subdivision (5) of section 170 of the Domestic Relations Law was directed to pay $100 per week for alimony and child support, plus the carrying charges and maintenance of the marital residence, exclusive possession of which was granted the wife.

Initially, defendant appeared pro se in this action commenced in April, 1975 and wrote a letter to the court which was treated as…