HARTOG v. HARTOG


85 N.Y.2d 36 (1995)

647 N.E.2d 749

623 N.Y.S.2d 537

Katherine Hartog, Appellant, v. Albert Hartog, Respondent.

Court of Appeals of the State of New York.

Decided February 14, 1995.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Squadron Ellenoff Plesent Sheinfeld & Sorkin, New York City (Stanley Plesent, Neal M. Goldman and Stanley D. Heisler of counsel), for appellant.

Herman Harris Tarnow, New York City, Gretchen Leitzell Johnston and Scheinkman, Fredman & Kosan, White Plains (Alan D. Scheinkman of counsel), for respondent.

Sandra W. Jacobson, New York City, for The Women's Bar Association of the State of New York, amicus curiae.

Chief Judge KAYE and Judges SIMONS, TITONE, SMITH, LEVINE and CIPARICK concur.


BELLACOSA, J.

This equitable distribution case, reflecting its unique characteristics of the economic partnership aspect of a 23-year marriage relationship, presents a multifaceted puzzle of issues. The solutions lie in the evidence adduced, in the statutory framework, language and policies, and in their discernment, application and harmonization in the respective levels of judicial review and authority.

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