It appears that this is a case of first impression under New York's equitable distribution law. The issue to be resolved is whether a spouse who procures a divorce in a foreign jurisdiction prior to the enactment of the equitable distribution law (L 1980, ch 281, eff July 19, 1980) wherein she did not seek a direction as to disposition of marital property or an award of maintenance, may now seek to avail herself of the benefits of...
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