Taffel v. Taffel

The existence of the decree of divorce rendered to the husband in the State of Florida effectually bars the granting at this time of plaintiff wife’s motion in this separation action for temporary alimony and counsel fee. (Williams v. North Carolina, 317 U. S. 287.) That decree, reciting jurisdiction and dissolving the marriage, must be given full faith and credit unless and until vacated by direct application therein, or until successfully attacked collaterally for fraud in its procurement. It cannot be so attacked or questioned summarily on motion.

A further ground, precluding the granting…