Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York July 12, 2012 (Rinzler v. Rinzler)

OPINION OF THE COURT

Stein, J.

In June 2009, plaintiff commenced an action for divorce on the grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment and abandonment (see Domestic Relations Law § 170 [1], [2]). Defendant answered and counterclaimed for spousal support arrears.