Ordered that the order is affirmed insofar as appealed from, without costs or disbursements.
In a matrimonial action, the court has the authority to award maintenance, even permanent maintenance, notwithstanding that the marital relationship remained unaltered and that circumstances exist precluding the entry of judgment dissolving the marriage (see, Domestic Relations Law § 236 [B] [8] [b]; Blisko v Blisko,
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