matrimonial action

matrimonial action
n.
A lawsuit related to the marital status of the parties, such as an action for divorce, separation, or annulment.

The Essential Law Dictionary. — Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. . 2008.

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