Allows for no-fault separation in New York when spouses' relationship has irretrievably broken down for at least six months.
New York Senate Bill S01261 amends the domestic relations law to allow for no-fault separation when the relationship between spouses has irretrievably broken down for at least six months, as stated under oath by one party. The bill requires that issues of support, custody, and visitation have been resolved before filing for separation. This change applies to matrimonial actions commenced after the bill's effective date.
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