Part I discussed the First, Second and Third Departments’ construction of CPLR 213(2), which indefinitely extends enforcement of marital agreements contrary to legislative policy and decisional authority.

Legislative Prohibitions Against Extending Limitation Periods

The Legislature prohibits judicial extensions of limitations periods. CPLR 213(2) is component of the broader scheme of Article 2. “When a statute is part of a broader legislative scheme, we construe its language in context and in a manner that harmonizes the related provisions and renders them compatible.’” Regina Metro. Co. v. New York State Div. of Hous. and Community Renewal, 35 N.Y.3d 332, 352 (2020); Kosmider v. Whitney, 34 N.Y.3d 48, 55 (2019); Soto v. J. Crew, 21 N.Y.3d 562, 566 (2013). NY Statutes amplify mandatory, unwavering obedience to legislative intent and purpose:

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