Statute · New York Real Property Law
N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 196-a — When dower barred by dissolution of marriage
N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 196-a
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- New York Real Property Law
- Jurisdiction
- New York
- Current through
- Nov 4, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 196-a. When dower barred by dissolution of marriage. In case of a dissolution of the marriage because of the absence of the wife for five successive years, as provided in section seven-a of the domestic relations law, she shall not be endowed.
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N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 196-a — When dower barred by dissolution of marriage is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 196-a. When dower barred by dissolution of marriage. In case of a dissolution of the marriage because of the absence of the wife for five successive years, as provided in section seven-a of the domestic relations law, she shall not be endowed.