Separation Agreements in New York
What Issues Can Be Addressed in a Separation Agreement?
In New York, the Domestic Relations Law permits married parties to enter into an agreement (outlining their respective rights and responsibilities in a divorce.
A separation agreement permits the parties, without intervention of the court, to arrive at a settlement that they deem most appropriate for their individual circumstances. There should be full financial disclosure of each party’s assets, and each party should be represented by separate counsel unless they are mediating.
A complete separation agreement may address the following issues and others as appropriate:
- Separation
- Separate ownership
- Responsibility for debts
- Equitable distribution of marital property
- Spousal alimony / rehabilitative maintenance
- Division of retirement accounts, pensions and deferred compensation
- Child custody, parenting arrangements, and child’s residence
- Child support
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Religious divorce
- Tax consequences
Discuss Your Case with Our New York Matrimonial Lawyer
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To learn more about separation agreements, call Lois M. Brenner, Esq. at (646) 663-4546.
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