Order unanimously reversed on the law without costs and matter remitted to Supreme Court for further proceedings in accordance with the following Memorandum: Supreme Court erred in denying without a hearing plaintiff's application pursuant to Domestic Relations Law § 244 for an order directing the entry of judgment for maintenance arrears. "A motion under Domestic Relations Law § 244 is akin to a motion for summary judgment and should not be resolved without a hearing...
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