How is marital property divided in a New York divorce?
New York follows the principle of equitable distribution, which means that marital property is divided fairly but not necessarily equally. The court considers factors like the length of the marriage, the income and property of each spouse at the time of the marriage and at present, and the health and age of both spouses.
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