Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Failure to grant divorce and distribution of propery

If a divorce is denied in New York state:

a. What happens to the marital property?

b. Is maintenance or other support provided for a spouse?

c. Can the party seek again for a divorce at another time?


Asked on 10/02/03, 12:38 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Daniel Clement Law Offices of Daniel Clement

Re: Failure to grant divorce and distribution of propery

If a divorce is denied, there is no equitable distribution, hence no split of assets. The case is dismissed and can be re-commenced on other grounds.

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Answered on 10/03/03, 12:36 pm


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