Lynch v. Lynch

OPINION OF THE COURT

Morton I. Willen, J.

Plaintiff moves for an order, pendente lite, in a divorce action wherein equitable distribution of marital assets is in issue, staying and restraining defendant from electing any option on his retirement benefits which does not provide for "survivorship benefits”. The court denies the motion in all respects.

The parties herein have been married for a period of approximately 23 years. Defendant has already elected certain options from his plan with the New York City Transit Authority, none of which provide the plaintiff wife with any "survivorship…