Legal Question in Family Law in New York
Spousal Rights
If a house is in the husband's name, does the wife have claim to money derived from the sale of the house?
Asked on 1/28/08, 10:30 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz
Michael A. Markowitz, PC
Re: Spousal Rights
Yes. Pursuant to NY DRL 236B, the "term 'marital property' shall mean all property acquired by either or both spouses during the marriage and before the execution of a separation agreement or the commencement of a matrimonial action, regardless of the form in which title is held...."
Mike
Answered on 1/28/08, 11:10 am
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