What is equitable distribution in New York? 

In the event that you and your spouse cannot come to an agreement on asset division, the court may intervene and make a determination based on equitable distribution laws.

New York is an equitable distribution state, meaning that marital assets are divided fairly but not necessarily equally. The court considers various factors such as length of marriage, income and…

In some cases, an equitable distribution agreement can be modified post-divorce if there has been a significant change in circumstances or if one party did not fully disclose all assets…

Separate property includes assets owned by one spouse before the marriage, inheritances or gifts received during the marriage, and any property that can be traced back to these sources. These…