New York Supreme Court June 26, 2000 (Torriente v. Torriente)

OPINION OF THE COURT

Debra J. Kiedaisch, J.

The parties were married on February 24, 1990. The matri*786monial action was commenced on March 19, 1999. The plaintiff is an active detective with the New York City Police Department. The plaintiff commenced his employment with the New York City Police Department prior to the parties’ marriage.