As you navigate the property division process in your divorce, you might hear about equitable distribution. Some people assume this to mean that the courts want all marital assets divided equally. In fact, equitable distribution focuses on fair distribution in each...
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Property Division
Retirement plans and divorce
During the process of asset division pursuant to a divorce, one spouse might get part of the other spouse's retirement plan. If this is the case, then there is a specific way to process this type of transaction. This article will look at the formal process necessary...
Is all property divided in a divorce?
While there are many difficult topics to negotiate when filing for legal separation or divorce in New York, dividing marital property may be one of the most overwhelming. Many people become attached to certain items throughout their marriage, and it can be hard to let...
A form of ‘pet custody’ may be coming to New York divorces
Everyone knows that when parents of minors get divorced, they must work out a child custody parenting plan. But while most people also love their dogs, cats and other pets, there is no such thing as "pet custody" in New York. For now. The state legislature recently...
Equitable distribution of property and alimony in a divorce
Divorce comes with some special considerations when it comes time to divide marital property and establish alimony payments. When a New York couple gets a divorce, the judges aim to divide property equitably. The basis for equitable division is generally determined by...
Property division for older couples
There are countless sources of advice and information for couples going through a divorce.. However, it seems that one particular group in New York and around the nation tends to be left out of the conversation. Older couples have seen an uptick in divorce over the...
Know that equitable distribution is supposed to be fair
New York, much like many other jurisdictions in the country, is an equitable distribution state. This means that judges focus their attention on splitting up property fairly. There are many factors that Amherst judges take into account when deciding what's the most...
Is your soon-to-be ex entitled to your stock options or bonus?
There are a variety of factors that make for contentious divorce negotiations. Conversations over child custody or support, alimony and property division often get heated. Amherst judges often consider each spouses' income and their compensation structure when making...
Property division is based on many factors
When people marry, they want love and romance. When people divorce, they want money and stuff. Due to the latter fact, there are laws governing property division between divorcing couples.Property division, also called equitable distribution in New York, is a process...

