Forcucci v. Forcucci

OPINION OF THE COURT

Simons, J. P.

Plaintiff commenced this action for a divorce based upon cruel and inhuman treatment and defendant has counterclaimed for divorce on the same grounds. Both parties ask for maintenance and equitable distribution of the marital property. The issue raised upon this appeal is the effect to be given a 1971 judgment of separation obtained by plaintiff which directed her husband to pay alimony, to purchase hospitalization insurance for her and to maintain insurance on his life at her expense and for her benefit. It is the claim of plaintiff that the judgment of…