Legal Question in Family Law in New York
If I have a savings account in only my name and go through a divorce is he entitled to it at all?
Asked on 7/29/11, 11:40 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Paula McGill
Attorney at Law
Although the savings account is in your name, if you used your income earned during the marriage to fund that account it will probably be considered a martial asset. How marital assets are divided will depend on equitable principles.
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Answered on 7/30/11, 7:17 pm