Full question:
Is New York State a community property state?
- Category: Husband and Wife
- Subcategory: Community Property
- Date:
- State: California
Answer:
No. New York is a so-called "equitable distribution" state. This means that the division of property and debts between the divorcing parties should be fair and equitable, but not necessarily equal.
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