By Randy S. Margulis | Published November 19, 2012 | Posted in Divorce | Tagged Tags: grounds for divorce, New York divorce lawyer, no-fault divorce in New York, separation agreements | Leave a comment
For many years, New York was the only state without a no-fault divorce statute. Divorces were contentious and many were forced into court, with witnesses and evidence, and often turned into a contest of which party was guiltier in the breakdown of the marriage. Now, fortunately, New York has a no-fault divorce statute that makes Read More
Read MoreIn October 2010, legislation passed in New York to provide an additional ground for divorce. Irretrievable breakdown became the New York version of a no-fault ground for divorce. Although couples could previously divorce without declaring fault through legal separation for a year or more, the new ground enabled couples to move toward divorce with only Read More
Read MorePeople have reasons for getting married and reasons for getting divorced. The only two people who really know why a marriage broke down are the two people trying to end it—and sometimes it is still not clear. But whatever the reason, you require legal grounds to obtain a divorce in New York. A great deal Read More
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