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In Inheritance Divorce New York are complex and intertwined, requiring understanding of the laws and regulations. Key considerations include separate property, marital property, commingling, spousal contributions, and economic circumstances. New York laws include Domestic Relations Law § 236 and Estates, Powers and Trusts Law § 10-6.1. The inheritance and divorce process involves identifying separate and marital property, determining inheritance value, establishing trusts or separate accounts, and consulting with professionals. Factors affecting inheritance in divorce include marriage length, inheritance timing, asset commingling, spousal contributions, and economic circumstances. Protecting inheritance in divorce involves prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, trusts, and separate accounts. Seeking professional guidance can include a divorce attorney, estate planning attorney, financial advisor, or mediator. The New York State Unified Court System, New York State Bar Association, and American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers are additional resources.