Equitable Distribution & Marital Property Division Lawyer

New City, New York ● Rockland County

If you are going through a divorce in New York, the division of your marital assets, property, and debt will be decided through equitable distribution. Property is divided equitably; not equally. I provide aggressive and thorough representation to ensure clients receive the appropriate property and assets. Marital property division requires knowledgeable representation from a skilled property division attorney.

If you would like to speak with a lawyer about equitable distribution of property, contact my New City, New York, property division law firm.

Separate Property in New York State

Clients are often concerned with losing property that was acquired before or outside of the marriage. Separate property includes property such as:

• Gifts from non-spouses
• Inheritances
• Personal injury awards
• Disability pensions

Retirement Plans & Equitable Distribution

Retirement plans that were acquired during the marriage are included in equitable distribution. Retirement plans include pensions (excluding disability pensions), 401(k)s, IRAs, and profit sharing plans.

Factors Used to Determine Division of Marital Property

I approach each client with the understanding that they have unique needs and concerns. Although the factors vary with each divorce, the courts generally take the length of the marriage into consideration. The courts will also consider the earning capacity of each spouse. Child support and child custody also contribute to equitable distribution.

Marital Settlement Agreements

A couple may be interested in a marital settlement agreement. These agreements can be drafted before the final divorce decree and include provisions for distribution of property, child custody, child support, and other divorce-related issues. A marital agreement is often a way for couples to make important decisions rather than a judge. I also offer collaborative divorce services. Collaborative divorce empowers divorcing spouses and allows each party to have a say in the divorce decrees.

Contact my Rockland County divorce law firm to learn about how I can represent your rights to your property and assets.

Comprehensive family law services for residents of the Lower Hudson River Valley. Evening and weekend appointments available.

The Law Offices of Mark S. Paige P.C., in New City, New York, represents family law clients in the Lower Hudson River Valley, including the cities of New City, White Plains, Goshen, Suffern, Pearl River, Scarsdale, Spring Valley, Warwick, Monroe, Stony Point, Nyack, Bedford, Nanuet, and throughout Rockland County, Westchester County, and Orange County, NY.