Legal Question in Family Law in New York
divorce no adjudication prior to death
my brother and his wife were legally separated for almost two years living separate both in agreement divorce papers also signed both in agreement uncontested,awaiting judge to sign papers.my brother dies befor divorce papers signed prior to death was getting ready to move on with his life.now wife wants to oppose divorce she was the plantiff, after his death court judge resided with wife's petition.how can this happen after his death?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: divorce no adjudication prior to death
It's not exactly clear what it is that the wife wants to oppose. If the divorce was not granted prior to the death of one of the parties, there can be no divorce.
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