Section 249. Trial preferences in matrimonial actions

Upon motion of either
  party  or  upon  its own motion, the court may direct that any action or
  proceeding brought (1) to annul a marriage or to declare the nullity  of
  a  void  marriage, or (2) for a separation, or (3) for a divorce, or (4)
  to enjoin the prosecution in any other jurisdiction  of  an  action  for
  divorce,  be placed forthwith by the clerk on the supreme court calendar
  and be entitled to preference in the trial thereof, in  accordance  with