Dividing the Pie: How New York Handles Asset Division in Divorce

Episode Summary:

In this episode of "Dividing the Pie," host Abigail Vaca and attorney David Badanes discuss how New York handles asset division in divorce cases. The episode covers equitable distribution, the distinction between marital and separate property, retirement accounts division, prenuptial agreements, debt allocation, and asset valuation processes.

 

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

00:25 - New York's equitable distribution approach

01:40 - Marital vs. separate property explanation

03:45 - Division of retirement accounts and pensions

06:25 - Role of prenuptial agreements

08:18 - Handling of debts in divorce

10:03 - Asset valuation process

11:16 - Protecting financial interests during divorce

 

About the Show:

"Dividing the Pie" is a podcast that explores various aspects of divorce law in New York State. Each episode features expert insights from legal professionals to help listeners better understand the complexities of divorce proceedings.