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New York Domestic Relations Law Spring 2023
Section 4
half an hour

Property Distribution

How is property divided in New York?

Joy Rosenthal

New York is an "equitable distribution" state.  What does that mean?

What is the difference between separate and marital property?  

How are they each treated?  

What does "equitable" mean?

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