Randazzo v. Randazzo

This matrimonial action presents the issue of whether a trial court may order the sale of marital real property prior to a final judgment of divorce. We hold that a trial court has the equitable power to order such a sale and, if the circumstances warrant, to order the proceeds be distributed to serve the best interests of the parties.

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We recite the facts pertinent to the disposition of this appeal. Plaintiff Laura Randazzo and defendant Joseph J. Randazzo, Jr. were married on November 14, 1954. The parties have two emancipated children. Plaintiff and defendant both graduated high school.…