How courts divide the house, retirement accounts, businesses, debts, and everything you own.
Under NY DRL § 236(B)(1)(d), inheritance is separate property and not divided in divorce—unless commingled. Learn the $335 filing fee and protection strategies.
New York divides marital debt through equitable distribution under DRL §236. Learn how credit cards, mortgages, and student loans are split in divorce.
New York uses equitable distribution under DRL § 236 to divide the marital home. Learn the 14 factors courts consider, buyout options, and custody home rules.
New York divides timeshares through equitable distribution under DRL § 236. Filing costs $335-$430. Learn valuation methods, ongoing fee allocation, and exit strategies.
New York courts value frequent flyer miles at 1.2-1.4 cents per mile for equitable distribution. Learn how to divide airline miles and credit card points in your NY divorce.
New York treats engagement rings as separate property after marriage. Learn the $9,400 average ring value rules, conditional gift law, and 2026 court standards.
New York treats gifts from third parties as separate property under DRL § 236, but interspousal gifts are marital property. Learn the rules for 2026.
New York courts divide vehicles using equitable distribution under DRL § 236. Filing fee: $335. Learn how judges determine who keeps the car in your divorce.
New York uses equitable distribution to divide marital property fairly, not equally. Learn DRL § 236 factors, filing fees ($335), and asset division rules.
New York courts decide pet custody using a 'best interest of the animal' standard under DRL § 236(B)(5)(d)(15). Learn factors, costs, and how to protect your pet.
New York divides bank accounts through equitable distribution under DRL § 236. Filing fee: $335. Learn how courts classify joint vs. separate accounts.