Grounds for Divorce
Currently, New York is the only state that does not allow for a “no-fault” divorce. There are six accepted grounds for divorce in New York State:
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Cruel and inhuman treatment
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Adultery
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Abandonment for one year or more
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Imprisonment for more than three years
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A separation judgment followed by both parties for at least one year
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Divorce Lawyer Serving Long Island, New York
Contact Long Island divorce lawyer Sari M. Friedman today if you are considering suing your spouse for divorce or if you have been served divorce papers. Even if you and your spouse are in agreement about getting a divorce, you must have grounds to file. This may be established through the execution of a separation agreement, if you and your spouse are separated for at least one year.
Sari Friedman is an experienced family law attorney who has been representing clients in divorce actions throughout Suffolk County and Nassau County, New York for over 25 years. With her assistance, you have the opportunity to resolve sensitive issues such as child custody, support, spousal maintenance and property division. Even in a serious contested divorce action where you and your spouse cannot come to an agreement about any of these issues, attorney Friedman understands how to assert your rights and protect your interests in these matters in order to help you reach the best outcome possible.
By providing each and every client with the personalized attention and service that their case needs, divorce lawyer Sari Friedman is able to create legal strategies that address her clients’ particular issues and help them reach the resolution they are hoping for. Whatever your grounds for divorce may be, Sari Friedman and her staff can help.
Contact Nassau and Suffolk County divorce lawyer Sari M. Friedman today for assistance in establishing your grounds for divorce and for legal representation through the life of your case.