Family Law: divorce proceedings, conclusion of marriage (USA)
What are the rules concerning property during a divorce in New York State?
Only that which is known as marital is subject to the claims of the spouse being divorced. Marital property does not include inheritance, gifts or what your owned prior to your marriage.
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