GAPE v. GAPE

Ordered that the order is affirmed, with costs.

Special Term correctly denied the motion. We have consistently held that there is to be broad disclosure in actions in which equitable distribution is sought, and each party is entitled to a searching exploration of the other spouse's assets, both to aid in valuation and to uncover potential hidden assets (see, Litman v. Litman, 123 A.D.2d 310; Charpentier v. Charpentier, 114 A.D.2d 923; Kaye v. Kaye, 102 A.D.2d 682). Thompson, J.P., Brown, Eiber and Kunzeman, JJ., concur.