Rachimi v. Rachimi

This action to dissolve this 20-year marriage was commenced in 2003, when the parties were in their sixties. At the outset, we reject plaintiffs argument for reversal on grounds that the Referee failed to identify the Domestic Relations Law § 236 (B) (5) (d) factors relied on in his award of equitable distribution, and *278to give his reasons for such award (Domestic Relations Law § 236 [B] [5] [g]). Contrary to plaintiffs argument, these factors “do not have to be specifically cited when the factual findings of the court otherwise adequately articulate that the relevant statutory factors were…