CHESTONE v. CHESTONE


285 N.J. Super. 453 (1995)

667 A.2d 371

ALBERT F. CHESTONE, PLAINTIFF-APPELLANT, v. ROSE B. CHESTONE, DEFENDANT-RESPONDENT.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division.

Decided November 27, 1995.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

James R. Stevens argued the cause for appellant (Randall, Randall & Stevens, attorneys; Mr. Stevens, on the brief).

William C. Rindone, Jr. argued the cause for respondent (Liebowitz & Liebowitz, attorneys; Mr. Rindone, on the brief).

Before Judges KING, KLEINER and HUMPHREYS.


The opinion of the court was delivered by KLEINER, J.A.D.

Plaintiff Albert Chestone appeals from the trial court's order that he maintain his former spouse as survival beneficiary of his pension subsequent to and in spite of the court's order of divorce. Plaintiff is a retired federal employee and distribution of his pension benefits is governed by federal law. The issue before us is whether the trial court erred by refusing to apply relevant federal statutes.

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