Crocker v. Crocker

In an action for a judicial separation

the plaintiff wife moves for temporary alimony and counsel fees. The action was commenced after September 1, 1967 and thus is governed by the amendments to the Domestic Eelations Law enacted in chapter 254 of the Laws of 1966. Accordingly, the plaintiff’s motion of necessity raises some fundamental questions involving the interpretation and effect of the new statute which should be resolved at the outset for the guidance of the Bar. Briefly, these questions are (1) whether in a separation action a motion for temporary alimony or counsel fees may be made…