Opinion
March 9, 1995
Appeal from the Supreme Court, New York County (David Saxe, J.).
"In a matrimonial action, under equitable distribution and Domestic Relations Law § 236 (B) (4), broad financial disclosure is necessary and required", and such discovery is not restricted to the parties but is obtainable from appropriate third parties (Gellman v. Gellman, 160 A.D.2d 265, 267). Such discovery is permitted of an employer, even where there is no equity interest, especially where, as here, plaintiff has frustrated direct discovery (see, Lawson v. Lawson, 194 A.D.2d 389) and where it appears plaintiff may have "other financial interests" in the entity (Colin v. Colin, 113 A.D.2d 817, 818). Defendant provided ample evidence to support the discovery requests, and thus the court was within its discretion in denying the motions to quash the subpoenas.
Concur — Ellerin, J.P., Rubin, Ross, Nardelli and Tom, JJ.