Can a Postnuptial Agreement Shield an Inheritance in a Brooklyn Divorce?
Understanding How New York Treats an Inheritance When a Marriage Ends Key Takeaways: A postnuptial agreement can help shield an inheritance in a Brooklyn divorce, but it does not work automatically. In New York, an inheritance received during marriage is generally classified as separate property under DRL § 236(B), and a properly drafted postnup reinforces […]
What Is a Postnuptial Agreement in New York?
In recent years, prenuptial agreements have largely shed their stigma, as many couples have realized the value and reason behind planning for certain issues that often arise in divorce. By discussing these matters rationally when a couple’s relationship is in a good place, it can prevent contentious battles if spouses enter the divorce process on combative […]