Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Does fault matter in asset division

Does it matter who is at fault when it comes to dividing assets such as property?

Is the ''at fault'' person penalized by receiving a lower percentage?


Asked on 3/29/06, 1:55 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Stephen Loeb Law Office of Stephen R. Loeb

Re: Does fault matter in asset division

Under most circumstances fault is not an issue in equitable distribution.

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Answered on 3/29/06, 2:15 pm
Debra Palazzo Law Offices of Debra Palazzo, LLC

Re: Does fault matter in asset division

If Domestic Violence is found, fault may determine "equity" in the division of assets.

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Answered on 3/29/06, 10:05 pm


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