New York No-Fault Divorce Attorney

Rochester Uncontested Divorce Lawyer

Effective October 2010, New York is a no-fault divorce state. This is a dramatic shift in legislation. The Law Offices of Alan L. Offen has remained abreast of the process for signing the bill into law, and we have prepared our practice to successfully represent our clients involved in no-fault divorce.

Schedule your consultation with our New York no-fault divorce attorney by calling us locally at (585) 200-3903 or toll free at (866) 869-3164.

Understand No-Fault Divorce

In a no-fault divorce, you do not have to state grounds for divorce. The divorce can be filed simply based on an "irretrievable breakdown" of the marriage. For many couples, this is the real reason for wanting a divorce. They simply grow apart. Now that New York is a no-fault divorce state, you can file for divorce without stating any other reason for wanting a divorce.

Even in a no-fault divorce, the following issues must be resolved prior to obtaining a divorce decree. Attorney Alan L. Offen can protect your rights in contested and uncontested divorce issues such as:

• Child custody and visitation
• Child support
• Spousal maintenance
• Property division

2010 revisions to New York divorce law have changed the face of divorce in our state. Our law firm is fully prepared to meet the new legal challenges involved in securing the best possible outcomes for our clients.

Fault Grounds for Divorce Still Remain

The previous grounds for divorce still exist. However it is likely that the vast majority of people will now seek no-fault divorce. In addition to "irretrievable breakdown" of the marriage, the grounds are as follows:

• Adultery
• One-year abandonment
• Three years' imprisonment
• Cruel and inhuman treatment
• Living separate and apart pursuant to a valid decree of separation
• Living separate and apart pursuant to a valid separation agreement

Mr. Offen will meet with you personally to learn about your no-fault divorce case. Call us locally at (585) 200-3903 or toll free at (866) 869-3164 to schedule your consultation. You may also contact us online.