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New York Domestic Relations Law Section 170(7)
Summary
Allows for 'no-fault' divorce if one spouse declares under oath that the marriage has broken down irretrievably for at least six months.
Rights & Rules
- 01.Right to divorce without having to prove cruelty, abandonment, or adultery.
- 02.Right to proceed with a divorce even if the other spouse does not want to end the marriage.
- 03.Right to have all financial and custody issues settled before the final judgment is entered.
Penalties
- 01.Denial of the divorce judgment if financial/custody issues are not resolved.
- 02.Potential liability for the other party's legal fees if the filing is found to be in bad faith.
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