Butler v. Butler

OPINION OF THE COURT

Howard Miller, J.

The respondent’s motion is brought on to dismiss the proceeding on the ground that the Family Court lacks jurisdiction. The case is before this court by way of a Supreme Court referral of June 26, 1980 of the issues of alimony, child support, payment of debts, necessaries, exclusive possession of the marital home, title and possession of real and personal property, custody, visitation and counsel fees.

In the divorce proceeding before the Supreme Court, the summons was served upon the respondent on March 7, 1980. The summons set forth that the relief sought…