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

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