N.Y. Domestic Relations Law § 211

NEW YORK DOMESTIC RELATIONS LAW (Chapter 14) § 211 — Pleadings, proof and motions DRL § 211 Pleadings, proof and motions ARTICLE 11-A Special Provisions Relating to Divorce and Separation § 211. Pleadings, proof and motions. A matrimonial action shall becommenced by the filing of a summons with the notice designated insection two hundred thirty-two of this chapter, or a summons andverified complaint as provided in section three hundred four of thecivil practice law and rules. A final judgment shall be entered bydefault for want of appearance or pleading, or by consent, only uponcompetent oral proof or upon written proof that may be considered on amotion for summary judgment. Where a complaint or counterclaim in anaction for divorce or separation charges adultery, the answer or replythereto may be made without verifying it, except that an answercontaining a counterclaim must be verified as to that counterclaim. Allother pleadings in a matrimonial action shall be verified. Source: NYSenate.gov Open Legislation | Laws of New York Page 1