Are New York courts open for divorce?
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Are New York courts open for divorce?
Aggrieved New Yorkers in lockdown can soon divorce and start suing one another again, court officials announced Wednesday. Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence Marks announced that courts would begin accepting paperwork electronically in non-emergency matters, which include lawsuits and divorces, starting Monday.
How do I know if I’m divorced?
Your best bet is to search the state’s website or to contact the local court clerk. If you search your state’s website, you will need to know which court handles divorce in your state or the state you are searching in.
Can you date while separated in NY?
Dating while separated may give your spouse the grounds to divorce you under New York law. In New York, only a signed and notarized “separation agreement” gives you the legal right to live separate and apart from your spouse. Therefore, dating as soon as you physically separate can give your spouse grounds for divorce.
Do I have to support my wife after divorce?
In short, there is a common law duty imposed upon spouses to support each other whilst the marriage/civil partnership exists but what many people aren’t aware of is that the duty continues after separation as a result of statute. There is no automatic entitlement to spousal maintenance on divorce or dissolution.
