Addressing Property and Debt
New York uses equitable distribution to divide marital property and debt in divorce. Equitable does not necessarily mean equal. Classification, valuation, separate-property claims, and the circumstances of the marriage can all matter.
The Law Offices of Heidi T. Cochrane helps clients identify assets and debts, understand the questions that may affect classification and value, and consider workable settlement terms.
This page provides general information and is not legal advice.
Reviewed by Heidi T. Cochrane. Last updated August 11, 2026.