NY A09496

Amends the domestic relations law to change language from "action" maintained to "judgment" granted for no-fault separation based on irretrievable breakdown of marriage for at least six months

Modifies the requirement for resolving economic issues before separation by specifying they must be "applicable, timely and relevant" rather than requiring all economic issues to be resolved

Clarifies that economic issues that may need resolution include spousal support, child support, counsel and experts' fees, and child custody and visitation

Takes effect on the same date as the 2025 law (S. 1261-A and A. 3392-A) that established no-fault separation in New York