Roschko v. Roschko

OPINION OF THE COURT

Edward H. Lehner, J.

The wisdom of the old adage "penny wise, but pound foolish” is again demonstrated by the controversy presented on the motion and cross motion before the court. Here persons of some means handled their divorce through the purchase of a $45 "do-it-yourself’ kit. The following demonstrates that they got what they paid for and are now paying for what they got.

The parties were married in 1947 and separated in April 1981. Apparently they owned substantial assets, including a house in Brooklyn, a sewing machine repair business and a two-thirds interest in a…