If I have been married for 8 years and house is in my wive’s name, am I entitled to any of the equity?

If I have been married for 8 years and house is in my wive’s name, am I entitled to any of the equity?

I believe that I should be entitled to half of the equity that the property has gained since the original purchase price, as I have done a lot of work to get the assessment value to go up more than $30,000.

Asked on April 5, 2012 under Family Law, New York

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