Charpentier v. Charpentier

—In a matrimonial action, defendant husband appeals from an order of the Supreme Court, Nassau County (Christ, J.), dated December 12, 1984, which, upon granting plaintiff wife’s motion (1) stayed the trial pending further disclosure by him; (2) directed entry of a money judgment for support arrears of $5,400; and (3) directed defendant to post a security bond.

Order affirmed, with costs.

Special Term properly stayed the matrimonial trial pending completion of discovery. In a matrimonial action involving issues of equitable distribution of marital property, public policy clearly mandates full…