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The outcome of a high-asset divorce can determine whether you have the financial resources you need to rebuild and move forward with confidence. Whether you have concerns about your spouse hiding assets or how you will maintain ownership over important properties, your top priority should be to secure representation from a high-asset divorce lawyer in New York. Legal representation plays a key role in protecting your rights and interests.
Going through a high-asset divorce can feel like everything is on the line. At The Levoritz Law Firm, we understand how hard you’ve worked to build your estate, which is why we take an active, hands-on approach to protecting your property rights. Rather than reacting, we act decisively by filing strategic motions that ensure a favorable outcome to your divorce, which ensures you have the resources to move forward with confidence.
Our law firm is honored to hold Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating for ethical standards. Since 2005, we have proudly served the people of New York with exceptional legal services that focus on our clients’ goals and priorities. We never settle for terms of a divorce that do not safeguard the financial interests of our clients. We are aggressive in our approach to protecting our clients’ rights while remaining empathetic and compassionate with the people we represent.
High-asset divorces in New York can lead to unique challenges. The state of New York has a divorce rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents, and with an average home value of $505,608 as of late 2025, many couples have significant property and investment portfolios at stake.
New York is also home to more than 70,391 millionaires, according to the Empire Center for Public Policy—which means high-asset separations are far from uncommon. Affluent neighborhoods such as Tribeca, the Upper East Side, and Brooklyn Heights frequently see divorces involving substantial real estate, business interests, and long-term financial commitments.
Family court matters are filed in the New York County Family Court at 60 Lafayette Street, the Kings County Family Court at 330 Jay Street, or the Queens County Family Court at 151-20 Jamaica Avenue. Wealthy spouses often face challenges such as valuing businesses, dividing investment accounts, addressing tax consequences, and ensuring accurate financial disclosures.
The courts in New York divide property under the state’s equitable-distribution framework, which emphasizes fairness instead of automatically splitting everything down the middle. Judges start by determining what qualifies as marital property, including real estate, retirement savings, business interests, and other assets acquired during the marriage.
They then review each spouse’s income, financial and non-financial contributions, separate property, and long-term earning potential. The duration of the marriage and any financial advantages gained by either spouse also play a role. The outcome reflects what the court considers a fair distribution based on the couple’s specific circumstances.
When your financial future is on the line, your top priority should be to hire a high-asset divorce lawyer who understands New York high-asset divorce laws. A high-asset divorce attorney can help you gather the evidence you need to prove that certain assets and properties are separate and not subject to division in court.
If you have concerns that your soon-to-be ex is concealing assets from the court, your attorney can take decisive action to ensure transparency. Legal representation can play a decisive role in how your high-asset divorce case plays out, so you have the resources you need to build your future with confidence.
A: In a divorce, separate property is generally untouchable in New York. This includes assets owned before the marriage, inheritances, and gifts. Separate property is transferable, meaning that if you owned a car before the marriage and sold the car, the proceeds from that sale or anything bought with it would also be separate property. Co-mingling can complicate the division of an estate and require careful review by your attorney.
A: A wife is entitled to the same equitable share of marital property as a husband. There is no automatic fifty-fifty split. Rather, judges review many factors when determining what a fair division looks like. Either party has the right to present evidence and legal arguments to support their respective arguments and requests. The experience and strength of either party’s legal counsel can play a significant role in influencing the outcome of a divorce.
A: The party without strong legal representation often loses more financially in a divorce. Family court cases are complex, and either party’s attorney can play a significant role in shaping the outcome of the case. When dividing assets, an attorney can ensure that your spouse is being transparent in their disclosures. A lawyer can also make sure that any separate property you own is not subject to division in court.
A: Many spouses make costly errors during divorce. Common mistakes include undervaluing marital assets, especially businesses or retirement accounts; fighting for the family home without considering long-term affordability; hiding or failing to disclose finances, which leads to penalties; overlooking tax consequences tied to property division and support; and agreeing to a settlement too quickly without understanding future financial needs.
When you secure representation from The Levoritz Law Firm, you gain a strategic advantage in the high-asset divorce process. Our attorneys take an active role in shaping outcomes by moving quickly, filing first when necessary, and protecting your position from the outset.
Once we understand your priorities, we develop a results-driven strategy focused on safeguarding complex assets, business interests, and parental rights. With decades of collective experience handling New York’s most challenging divorce matters, our team works to secure terms that support your long-term financial stability. Contact our office today to learn how we can help protect what matters most.
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by Founding Partner, Yonatan Levoritz who has more than 20 years of legal experience as a divorce & family attorney.
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