Most divorce actions proceed to resolution and, ultimately the legal dissolution of the marriage by way of a Judgment of Divorce. In New York State, as in other jurisdictions, parties seeking divorce may wonder if it’s...
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The Long Goodbye: How Lengthy Physical Separation Affects Equitable Distribution in a New York Divorce
August 2, 2023
Without fail, a divorce is always a difficult process. In New York, marital property is divided by way of “equitable distribution” – the law governing the division of assets and liabilities during divorce...
History of No Fault Divorce
February 17, 2023
As we begin 2023, New York’s No-Fault Divorce law (New York Domestic Relations Law §170(7)) can now call itself a “teenager.” With its passage in 2010, New York became the fiftieth and final state to enact a No-Fault...
Where to File For Divorce In New York
December 10, 2013
In New York State, divorce actions are heard by the Supreme Court. The term “venue” refers to the county in which the divorce will be heard. CPLR 503 says that the divorce can be brought in the county in which either...
Grounds for Annulment in New York
October 4, 2013
New York Domestic Relations Law § 7 provides the grounds for annulment of a marriage. A marriage is void from the time its nullity is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction if either party thereto: 1. Is under the age...