G.M. v. M.M.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Lawrence H. Ecker, J.

In this contested matrimonial action, a trial without jury was held over three days on November 13, 17, and 18, 2015. G.M. proceeded pro se and defendant, M.M., was represented by counsel. The parties, each duly sworn, testified at the trial. The only other witness was plaintiff’s friend, C.M., who testified that at one time plaintiff and defendant appeared to have a viable, intact marriage.

At the commencement of the trial, plaintiff presented sufficient proof, without opposition, that she is entitled to a divorce upon the grounds of irretrievable…