Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York

Rights to Property in case of a divorce

If you are married in the state of New York and the Land and Mortgage are in your Name Only (which mine is) is this still considered community property. The Land Deed and Mortgage are in my name only. The land was acquired with partial inheritance money and after we were married.


Asked on 6/18/02, 4:51 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: Rights to Property in case of a divorce

NY is not a community property state however, since it was acquired after the marriage it will be considered marital property for purposes of determining equitable distribution between you.

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Answered on 6/18/02, 10:06 pm


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