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New York Domestic Relations Law Section 236 Part B
Summary
Governs the fair, but not necessarily equal, division of marital property and the awarding of maintenance during a divorce.
Rights & Rules
- 01.Right to a fair share of all assets acquired during the marriage, regardless of whose name is on the title.
- 02.Right to seek financial support (maintenance) based on the standard of living established during the marriage.
- 03.Right to keep 'separate property' owned before the marriage or received as a specific inheritance.
Penalties
- 01.Loss of marital assets to the other spouse.
- 02.Court orders for the payment of distributive awards.
- 03.Contempt of court for failure to disclose financial assets.
Verified Citations
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