Separated spouses brought competing family law motions after a long-term marriage.
The applicant wife sought a further advance on equalization from matrimonial home sale proceeds held in trust, while the respondent husband sought temporary spousal support and related relief.
Applying the Zagdanski framework, the court found sufficient certainty that at least a further minimum equalization amount would be payable, established need for funds, and fairness in ordering only a partial further advance given unresolved offsetting claims.
The court ordered a $60,000 advance on equalization, directed affidavit evidence on disputed personal property values, and awarded the husband temporary spousal support of $1,450 per month.
