No-fault divorce finally reached New York State in 2010, making it much easier to end your marriage in the state. Now, instead of having to live apart from their spouse for a year or accuse the spouse of one of an approved list of misbehaviors, New Yorkers now may simply declare that the marriage has been irretrievably broken down for at least six months.
What no-fault divorce means for New Yorkers
What not to do in divorce court
Most divorcing people in Buffalo are able to settle the major issues out of court, but they still might have to appear in court at least a couple of times before their divorce is final. A few couples cannot agree on anything, and must fight in court over things like property division and child custody.
What DIY divorce websites cannot offer
A couple of years back, we discussed a then-new cellphone app that claimed to help divorced and separated parents keep track of their child support obligations. As more and more personal business, such as filing taxes, gets conducted entirely online, it is perhaps no surprise that many companies are offering “quick and cheap” online divorce services.
Bill O'Reilly's children get wish to live with their mother
When children are young, they lack the experience and mental capacity to make important decisions about their lives. That job should be left to their parents or, if necessary, a family law judge.
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