Gueli v. Gueli

OPINION OF THE COURT

Bernard F. McCaffrey, J.

The issue presented in this “equitable distribution” matter involves one of original impression, namely, how the courts may treat, upon a proper showing, a request by one party for a direction by the court, pendente lite, to have the other party pay a sum of money to enable the needy spouse to retain professional services, such as accountants and appraisers, for purposes of evaluating, on behalf of the requesting spouse, the marital assets.

From a reading of section 236 (part B, subd 5) of the Domestic Relations Law it is apparent that the court is…