Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Dividing Inheritance Money

My wife inherited a lot of money at her mother's death. Do I have access to any of that money if we divorce in New York state?


Asked on 10/19/06, 2:03 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Kristen Browde Browde Law, P.C.

Re: Dividing Inheritance Money

Under the Domestic Relations Law in New York, one party's inheritance is not considered part of the marital estate, and thus is not divided in a divorce.

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Answered on 10/19/06, 2:07 pm
Daniel Clement Law Offices of Daniel Clement

Re: Dividing Inheritance Money

nope. It her separate property unless she does something to convert it to marital property.

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Answered on 10/19/06, 3:33 pm


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