Shai v. Shai

—Judgment, Supreme Court, New York County (Judith Gische, J.), entered August 8, 2001, which, after a nonjury trial in this matrimonial action, inter alia, awarded defendant husband $45,435 in equitable distribution, nondurational maintenance of $300 per month, and legal fees of $5,000, unanimously affirmed, without costs.

We perceive no basis to disturb the trial court’s determination that the certificates of deposit (CDs) registered in the names of both parties constituted joint property. Plaintiff wife’s registration of the CDs in both parties’ names changed the character of the property…