Index
New York State No-Fault Divorce Law
Summary
Spouses may obtain a divorce without proving wrongdoing if the marriage has been irretrievably broken for at least six months.
Rights & Rules
- 01.Right to dissolve a marriage without proving adultery or abandonment
- 02.Right to request child support and custody during the process
- 03.Right to equitable distribution of property
Penalties
- 01.Dissolution of the legal marriage contract
- 02.Loss of inheritance rights from the former spouse
- 03.Potential requirement to pay spousal maintenance
Verified Citations
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