You don't need anyone's permission to file for divorce. It's your choice. Yes, you can definitely file without a lawyer, but it's not the easiest process. You should try using for the paperwork. I'm not from NY, but my x and I went through the process without lawyers.
The husband and wife must be living separate and apart for a period of at least one year after signing a separation agreement to use it for a divorce.
How does the divorce mediation process work? The couple meets with the divorce mediator for a number of sessions to review and discuss all of the issues that need to be decided by the couple for themselves and their children.
Uncontested divorces are generally accomplished swiftly and cheaply since the parties can file their divorce papers with the court and get a judgment without the necessity for a trial or extra court appearances.
In a divorce, you and your ex-spouse may have possessions and household furnishing to divide. A trained arbitrator conducts an arbitration hearing with the two disputing parties and, based on the facts and evidence presented, renders a legally binding award.
There is no such thing as a motion to expedite a divorce in New York. There are no proper grounds for such a motion and we would be unable to help you manufacture grounds for any motion. Matrimonial support clerks cannot give you legal advice. Your option is to retain counsel for proper representation.
Both sides will give opening and closing statements, present evidence, and call and cross examine witnesses in front of the arbitrator. After each side presents their case, the arbitrator will issue their decision within the time allotted in the arbitration agreement.
New York's equitable distribution law specifies that you are entitled to a division of all “marital property” assets that were acquired during the marriage. With few exceptions, marital property generally includes both spouses' income, purchases made with that income, and retirement benefits.
New York's equitable distribution law specifies that you are entitled to a division of all “marital property” assets that were acquired during the marriage. With few exceptions, marital property generally includes both spouses' income, purchases made with that income, and retirement benefits.