Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York October 2, 1986 (Capasso v. Capasso)

OPINION OF THE COURT

Wallach, J.

Under Domestic Relations Law § 236 (B) (5) (g), the court is required to state the reasons for its decision distributing property in a matrimonial action. We hold that in the absence of unusual circumstances, a reasoned distribution can only be made in light of the total value of the property subject to distribution.