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Matrimonial Litigants and Zones of Privacy

A recent decision of the Appellate Division, First Department, addressed the rights of matrimonial litigants to shield their identities from publication in reported decisions. In <i>Anonymous v. Anonymous</i>, 27 A.D.3d 356 (1st Dept 2006), the court, citing <i>People v. Jones</i>, 47 NY2d 409 (1979), held that judicial approval of anonymous captions in divorce actions should be granted 'sparingly' and 'only when unusual circumstances necessitate it.' Earlier decisions of trial and appellate courts have manifested a judicial policy to allow anonymous captions only when necessary to promote some public interest, including the need to safeguard the health and welfare of children.

21 minute read December 26, 2006 at 02:11 PM
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Mark I. Plaine
Matrimonial Litigants and Zones of Privacy

A recent decision of the Appellate Division, First Department, addressed the rights of matrimonial litigants to shield their identities from publication in reported decisions. In Anonymous v. Anonymous, 27 A.D.3d 356 (1st Dept 2006), the court, citing People v.

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