Lischynsky v. Lischynsky

We respectfully dissent. After the commencement of the jury trial in this matrimonial action, the parties, with the aid of the court, negotiated an agreement to fully dispose of the action by their obtaining uncontested dual divorces and dividing the personal and real property. In open court, they then spread upon the record a stipulation of settlement embodying the terms of their agreement. The trial court reviewed the proposed settlement and, after expressly reciting that it had considered all of the statutory factors for equitable distribution (Domestic Relations Law, § 236, part B, subd…