No fault divorce

According the the legislative record, the no-fault Bill was signed on August 13, 2010 and becomes effective 60 days after signing. That makes it...

If I file for separation..and NYS No Fault is finally approved...does everything change and spouse is responsible for costs?

In addition to the answers given by other attorneys, a bill has passed the New York Legislature which was sent to the Governor for consideration...

In New york State, do I have any rights legally knowing my spouse broke up the family do to infidelity?

As of now, your wife needs grounds for a divorce. I say "as of now" because the legislature has passed a bill which is expected to be sent to the...

Is my ex entitled to spousal support or half my assets if we have been separated for 7 years but married for almost 10?

Equitable Distribution in New York does not always mean "equal" distribution. A court would almost certainly factor in the fact that you and your...

Is it true that a person who has been married twice without getting a divorce in between only needs to get one divorce?

In the eyes of New York Law, the second marriage was void. That may have legal consequences, particularly if the second "spouse" was assured a...

Do I need a divorce lawyer?

Child support, although generally paid by only one parent to the other, is computed based on the incomes of both parents. There is a presumptive...

Does a legal separation require stated division of assets, custody, child support etc? If so isn't that a separation agreement?

A legal separation is generally defined in New York as a married couple living separately pursuant to the terms of a separation agreement. A...

Maybe, but the Court will want to know the reasons your husband hasn't worked and what efforts he has made to secure work since leaving his last...

Can my wife go after my pension when she lost hers for being fired?

Yes. The Court will look at what marital assets have accrued during the marriage (including pension). It will then value those assets and will...

Your wife is entitled to "go after" your pension as long as pension benefits were incurred during the marriage. However, it's a three step process:...