New York No-Fault Divorce Law Attorney

Rochester, New York, 2010 Divorce Law Lawyer

Effective October 14, 2010, divorce laws changed in New York. The most important change is that New York law now allows no-fault divorces. This is a dramatic change for our once fault-based divorce process. As a person who is considering divorce or has been served divorce papers, you are probably wondering how the new laws will affect you.

At the Law Offices of Alan L. Offen, we have maintained a comprehensive understanding of the new legislation. We have received ample training on no-fault divorce law and how it will affect our clients.

Schedule your consultation with our New York no-fault divorce law attorney Alan L. Offen. We can be reached locally at (585) 200-3903 or toll free at (866) 869-3164. Mr. Offen has more than 30 years' legal experience and a strong commitment to protecting the interests of his clients.

How Does the Divorce Reform Act Affect Me?

Attorney Alan L. Offen is happy to meet with you to discuss the changes to New York divorce law. The following is general information about how the changes might affect you.

• No-fault divorce allows you and your spouse to dissolve your marriage because of irreconcilable differences. This means you no longer have to cite a reason for the divorce. You can get a divorce because you grew apart or fell out of love.
• It is now easier to obtain legal fees at the beginning and throughout the process of getting a divorce decree.
• Spousal maintenance can be awarded on a temporary and final basis. Pursuant to 2010 law, temporary maintenance is now determined based on specific guidelines. Final maintenance is not based on guidelines, but on a case-by-case basis.
• Now that there is no-fault divorce, it is imperative to establish your basis for equitable distribution of property from the onset of the divorce case. In the past, one spouse could contest the grounds for divorce to prevent property from being divided.
• No-fault divorce affects prenuptial and postnuptial agreements because the considerations regarding spousal maintenance should be reflected in these agreements.
• Child support modification has been significantly changed.

To discuss no-fault divorce with a skilled New York attorney, give us a call. We can be reached locally at (585) 200-3903 or toll free at (866) 869-3164. You may also contact us online