OPINION OF THE COURT Jones, J. A plaintiff who has commenced a matrimonial action prior to the effective date of the “Equitable Distribution Law” may not discontinue that action for the purpose of instituting a second action after that date in order to obtain benefits under the broader provisions relating to distribution of marital property applicable in actions commenced after the statute became effective.<…
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