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NY A07242

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/15/2023

Primary Sponsor

Charles Lavine

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Reduces the waiting period for divorce based on a separation decree or judgment from one year to six months
  • Reduces the waiting period for divorce based on a written separation agreement from one year to six months
  • Adds a new no-fault ground for separation allowing either spouse to state under oath that the relationship has broken down irretrievably for at least six months
  • Requires that spousal support, child support, counsel fees, and custody/visitation issues be resolved or determined by the court before a no-fault separation action can proceed
  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment and applies to matrimonial actions commenced on or after the effective date

Legislative Description

Allows for no fault separation where the relationship between the spouses has broken down irretrievably for a period of at least six months; requires that issues of support and custody or visitation have been resolved.

Last Action

print number 7242b

5/16/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/15/2023

Full Bill Text

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