Appellate Division, Second Department · September 16, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05276
Cywiak v Packman
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05276
Holding The Appellate Division affirmed the dismissal of the divorce complaint because a prior stipulation filed with the court constituted documentary evidence that utterly refuted the plaintiff’s allegation of a valid marriage. The court further held that the plaintiff failed to establish any basis to vacate the stipulation.
The court’s words
the stipulation ending the prior divorce action, which was signed by both parties and filed with the court
2026 NY Slip Op 05276, at the official text
that documentary evidence utterly refuted the plaintiff's allegations that the parties were married
2026 NY Slip Op 05276, at the official text
the plaintiff established no basis to vacate or set aside the stipulation
2026 NY Slip Op 05276, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Second Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | September 16, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 05276 |
| Area of law | Family Law |
| Week | Week ending September 19, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05276 |
| Publication status | Slip opinions are uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports. |
| Source feed | New York slip opinion page |
| Law Watch record id | 472 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, Cywiak v Packman, 2026 NY Slip Op 05276 (Appellate Division, Second Department, September 16, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-05276/
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