ยง 247. Alimony or maintenance payments suspended during confinement in
prison. Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of this article, the
provision of any judgment or order rendered or made in an action for
divorce, separation, annulment or declaration of nullity of a void
marriage, requiring the payment of moneys by one spouse for the support
of the other shall be suspended and inoperative so far as punishment for
contempt is concerned during the period in which the defaulting spouse
shall be imprisoned pursuant to any order adjudging him or her in
contempt for failure to comply with any provision in such order.
Structure New York Laws
Article 13 - Provisions Applicable to More Than One Type of Matrimonial Action
230 - Required Residence of Parties.
231 - Residence of Married Persons.
232 - Notice of Nature of Matrimonial Action; Proof of Service.
234 - Title to or Occupancy and Possession of Property.
235 - Information as to Details of Matrimonial Actions or Proceedings.
236 - Special Controlling Provisions; Prior Actions or Proceedings; New Actions or Proceedings.
237 - Counsel Fees and Expenses.
238 - Expenses in Enforcement and Modification Proceedings.
239 - Stay in Divorce or Separation Action on Default of Payment.
240 - Custody and Child Support; Orders of Protection.
240-A - Judgment or Decree; Additional Provision.
240-B - Order of Support by Parent.
240-C - Review and Cost of Living Adjustment of Child Support Orders.
240-D - Support Orders for Certain Adult Dependents.
241 - Interference With or Withholding of Visitation Rights; Alimony or Maintenance Suspension.
244 - Enforcement by Execution of Judgment or Order in Action for Divorce, Separation or Annulment.
244-A - Enforcement of Arrears Which Accrue During Pendency of an Enforcement Proceeding.
244-B - Child Support Proceedings and Enforcement of Arrears; Suspension of Driving Privileges.
244-D - Child Support Proceedings and Enforcement of Arrears; Suspension of Recreational License.
247 - Alimony or Maintenance Payments Suspended During Confinement in Prison.
248 - Modification of Judgment or Order in Action for Divorce or Annulment.
249 - Trial Preferences in Matrimonial Actions.
250 - Agreements Relating to Marriage; Statute of Limitations.
251 - Filing of Order in Family Court.