Cohen v. Goldberg

Although I agree with the result reached by the majority, I do so for different reasons. Contrary to the majority’s analysis, I do not believe it is necessary to address whether the parties’ marriage constitutes a single transaction or occurrence for purposes of determining whether recoupment is warranted since I do not believe the common law doctrine of recoupment is applicable or available in the context of an equitable distribution proceeding. Clearly, the majority’s analysis is in response to the Superior Court’s opinion concluding that the parties’ marriage does constitute a single…