Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Re: Divorce

Unless you have harmed her, committed acts of domestic violence, etc. and she obtains an order of protection, your wife cannot force you to leave the marital residence - at least not initially. In a divorce, it does not matter which spouse has title to property. If it was acquired during the marriage, it is considered marital property. However, if there is going to be a divorce, at some point the house must either be sold or one party must leave.