New York Laws
Article 13 - Provisions Applicable to More Than One Type of Matrimonial Action
250 - Agreements Relating to Marriage; Statute of Limitations.

ยง 250. Agreements relating to marriage; statute of limitations. 1. The
statute of limitations for commencing an action or proceeding or for
claiming a defense that arises from an agreement made pursuant to
subdivision three of part B of section two hundred thirty-six of this
article entered into (a) prior to a marriage or (b) during the marriage,
but prior to the service of process in a matrimonial action or
proceeding, shall be three years.

2. The statute of limitations shall be tolled until (a) process has
been served in such matrimonial action or proceeding, or (b) the death
of one of the parties.

3. The provisions of this section shall not apply to a separation
agreement or an agreement made during the pendency of a matrimonial
action or in settlement thereof.

Structure New York Laws

New York Laws

DOM - Domestic Relations

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.

233 - Sequestration of Defendant's Property in Action for Divorce, Separation or Annulment Where Defendant Cannot Be Personally Served.

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.

243 - Security for Payments by Defendant in Action for Divorce, Separation or Annulment; Sequestration.

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-C - Child Support Proceedings and Enforcement of Arrears; Suspensions of State Professional, Occupational and Business Licenses.

244-D - Child Support Proceedings and Enforcement of Arrears; Suspension of Recreational License.

245 - Enforcement by Contempt Proceedings of Judgment or Order in Action for Divorce, Separation or Annulment.

246 - Persons Financially Unable to Comply With Orders or Judgments Directing the Payment of Alimony.

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.

252 - Effect of Pendency of Action for Divorce, Separation or Annulment on Petition for Order of Protection.

253 - Removal of Barriers to Remarriage.

254 - Confidentiality.

255 - Prerequisites for Judgments Under Articles Nine, Ten and Eleven of This Chapter; Health Care Coverage.