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New York No-Fault Divorce Law is Finally Here!!!

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New York was the last state in the nation to adopt a no-fault…

New York No Fault Divorce Bill Looks Like it Will Become Law!

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We have been receiving a ton of phone calls from people asking…

New York No Fault Divorce is Almost Here!

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Good news for those of you eagerly awaiting the result of what…

New York No Fault Divorce Has Finally Arrived!

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The New York State legislature have finally passed a bill that…

New York Uncontested Divorce: NY Times Says Its Less Harmfull to Those Involved, Especially Children

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The New York Times just published an op-ed articles discussing how no-fault divorce is the best way to protect children (and all people involved) from the harmful consequences of divorce. Unfortunately, New York is the only state in the nation that does not allow no-fault divorce, except under the narrow exception of what is called a conversion divorce where the parties had filed a separation agreement with the court and waited a year.

New York’s “No Fault” Divorce Law…

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As I have recently been commenting on my blog, New York state's divorce law has recently come under attack by a New York Times editorial for not permitting no fault divorces. It is important to note that New York has its own version of "no fault" divorce. Surprisingly, the New York Times editorial left this important information out. Obviously the story was written by a reporter and not a lawyer. I still do agree with the Times' assessment that New York divorce law is antiquated and needs prompt revision.

New York No Fault Divorce Law… When?

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The New York Times has published letters from readers responding to it recent scathing editorial regarding New York state's refusal to enact no fault divorce laws. New York is the only state that requires you to prove the fault of your spouse to legally justify your divorce.