How is Property Divided in Divorce? | New York Attorney Explains Marital vs. Separate Property

Featuring NYC divorce lawyer Carla Barone | 212-577-9314

How does New York define marital and separate property when a couple goes through a divorce?

Carla Barone is a partner and head of the family law practice Cohen Forman Barone based in New York. She has over 12 years of experience with mediation and matrimonial litigation.

In this interview, she explains that sometimes separate property can become commingled with community property, complicating the proceedings. An attorney can help clearly define who is entitled to what.

Contact her directly by calling 212-577-9314.

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00:00 - Intro
0:45 - How does New York differentiate between marital property and separate property?
2:37 - Can separate property ever turn into marital property? What are some examples?
3:42 - If the marital home is in one spouse’s name, does the other spouse have a claim to it?
4:37 - Is marital property always divided 50/50?

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