Hauss v. Hauss

Order unanimously reversed, without costs, and petition dismissed. Memorandum: Respondent wife brought an action for divorce. During the pendency of that action a separation agreement was signed by her on February 11, 1974 and by her husband on March 27, 1974. On March 28, 1974 the husband withdrew his notice of appearance and the wife was granted an undefended decree. The wife was employed and among other provisions for her benefit, while the court denied the wife’s offer to incorporate the separation agreement into the divorce decree, the decree provided alimony in the amount of $20 per…