In Re Marriage of Zlatnik

Opinion

SONENSHINE, Acting P. J.

Donald Zlatnik contends the trial court lacked jurisdiction to extend his spousal support obligation beyond the termination date to which he and his former wife, Pamela Zlatnik, stipulated. We agree and, accordingly, reverse.

I

Donald and Pamela Zlatnik dissolved their 14-year marriage in bifurcated proceedings in December 1978. A few months later, they entered into a written stipulation, drafted by Donald’s counsel, dividing their community property and awarding spousal support, child support and custody. 1 An order prepared pursuant to and contemporaneously with…