Blog Posts in November, 2017

Do I Have to Be Legally Separated Before Divorce?

New York is one of the states that recognize the concept of legal separation . In the past, New York State residents were required to legally separate first in order to file a divorce . But in 2010, New York became the last state to recognize no-fault divorce. So if you file for a no-fault divorce in the state, you are not required to be legally separated first. You can file for divorce on this ...

Will My Divorce Go to Court?

If the divorce is uncontested, which means both parties agree to all terms of the marital settlement, the spouses may not need to go to court. If this is the case for your situation, all legal documents can be filed with the court, and the judgment can be sent to you. However, there is a possibility that the court may request a formal or informal hearing. In a formal hearing, the divorce case ...