BLICKSTEIN v. BLICKSTEIN


99 A.D.2d 287 (1984)

Linda Blickstein, Respondent, v. Arnold Blickstein, Appellant

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Second Department.

February 14, 1984


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Rothfeld, Ostrow & Lawrence (Amy S. Nord of counsel), for appellant.

Hall, Dickler, Lawler, Kent & Howley (Paul Whitby of counsel), for respondent.

MANGANO, J. P., O'CONNOR and BOYERS, JJ., concur.


BROWN, J.

We conclude on this appeal that marital fault is not generally a relevant consideration in the equitable distribution of marital property of divorcing spouses and, accordingly, remit this matrimonial litigation to Special Term for a new determination in accordance with this opinion.

The plaintiff wife commenced the instant action for divorce on the ground of cruel and inhuman treatment, seeking...

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