Sharing Marital Assets with a Cheating Spouse
Download Our Free Family Law Guide- If you’re divorcing because your spouse cheated, emotions like hurt and anger can affect both your mind and body.
- You may resent having to share marital assets with or pay support to your spouse, who is clearly in the wrong.
- In New York State, fault has a very minor effect on the distribution of assets. Rather, your marital assets will be divided fairly (and most often equally).
- You are also likely to be required to allow them to see the children.