In a divorce, what you are entitled to depends on the laws of your state and the specific circumstances of your case. Here are some general guidelines based on the search results:
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Marital Property: In most states, including New York, marital property is divided equitably (not always equally) between the spouses. Marital property generally refers to everything you and your spouse acquire together during your marriage, regardless of how it is titled. This includes real estate, personal property, bank accounts, retirement accounts, and more.
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Separate Property: Property that belonged to you before the marriage or was a gift to just you from someone other than your spouse is called "separate property." This property is not divided in a divorce.
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Child Support: If you have children, you may be entitled to child support payments from your ex-spouse to help cover the costs of raising your children.
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Alimony/Spousal Support: Depending on your states laws and the specific circumstances of your case, you may be entitled to alimony or spousal support payments from your ex-spouse to help support you financially after the divorce.
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Attorneys Fees: In some cases, you may be entitled to have your attorneys fees paid by your ex-spouse.
Its important to note that every divorce is different, and the entitlement to equitable distribution of marital property or alimony maintenance is not automatically a given. The division of property and other entitlements will depend on a myriad of factors weighed by a local judge. If you and your spouse can mutually agree on how to divide assets, equitable distribution laws may never come into play.