The Fungaroli v. Fungaroli case in 1979 revolved around a dispute over the division of marital property following a divorce. The couple, Mr. and Mrs. Fungaroli, had been married for 25 years before they decided to separate due to irreconcilable differences. During their marriage, they accumulated substantial assets which included real estate properties and businesses that were all registered under Mr.Fungaroli's name only because he was the primary income earner while Mrs.Fungaroli was primarily responsible for raising their children and managing household affairs. In this case, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Mrs.Fungaroli by recognizing her contributions towards building their wealth as equally significant as those made by her husband through his employment earnings despite not being financially quantifiable or legally recognized under traditional property laws at that time. This landmark decision set an important precedent for future cases involving similar disputes by establishing that both spouses' contributions during a marriage should be considered when dividing marital assets regardless of whose name is on legal documents or who earned more money.

The dissenting opinion in the FUNGAROLI v. FUNGAROLI case argued that the majority's decision to uphold a lower court ruling, which granted custody of two children to their father following his divorce from their mother, was flawed. The dissenting justices believed that the trial court had not adequately considered all relevant factors before making its decision and thus failed to act in the best interests of the children. They pointed out that while both parents were found fit for custody, there was evidence suggesting it would be more beneficial for them to remain with their mother due to her closer emotional bond with them and her ability to provide a stable home environment. Furthermore, they criticized how little weight was given by courts on maternal preference when deciding child custody cases despite studies showing its importance for children’s well-being.