Effective Legal Counsel in Contested and Uncontested New York Divorce
New York is the only state in the United States that does not offer no-fault divorce. This means that in order to receive a New York divorce you must give a cause for your action. The reasons for which someone may be granted a New York divorce include:
- Cruel and unusual treatment (domestic violence and mental cruelty)
- Abandonment for at least one year
- Imprisonment of one spouse for 3 consecutive years
- Adultery
The other option is to live "separate and apart" for one year or more, with a legal separation agreement that will form the basis of the divorce judgment.
There are New York residency requirements as well. If you are considering divorce, attorney David B. Schachter can help you understand New York divorce law and how to proceed. Contact our Jackson Heights law office to schedule a consultation with an experienced divorce lawyer.
A Diverse Law Practice for a Diverse Clientele
At David B. Schachter, Attorney at Law, we provide legal services to many non-English-speaking clients, including helping them with dissolution of marriage and the related issues of property division, spousal support and child custody. We have represented clients from 35 different countries in the various areas of our practice. We have staff on hand who speak Spanish, Gujerati, Arabic, Hebrew, Bangladeshan, Bengali and Hindi.
One of the values of having the type of diverse practice we do is our ability to handle the many related issues in divorce. For example:
- Mr. Schachter's decades of business law experience allow him to understand the issues at stake in marital property division when there is a family business.
- Mr. Schachter's experience in business mediation informs his ability to help clients arrive at solutions outside of the courtroom, which can save time and money.
- Upon completion of a divorce the parties will need to revise any prior estate plans to create new beneficiaries.
To learn more about New York divorce law and how we can help you achieve a divorce agreement, please contact us online or call 1-866-433-4342. We accept calls 24 hours a day.
