Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Grounds for Divorce

My spouse and I were married for 19

years, have been physically separated for

8 years, and we have a court ordered

spousal maintenance that he pays me. He

has filed for divorce on grounds of

adultery with cruel and inhuman

treatment. While we were together I didn't

have sexual relations with another, but for

the last 4 years I have. We both want a

quick divorce and he knows of my present

relationship. The divorce is supposed to be

as amicable as possible and neither is

contesting. My concerns are what possible

ramifications I might be subjected to if I

agree to the grounds, and if there would

be other grounds we could use.


Asked on 4/04/09, 10:11 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz Michael A. Markowitz, PC

Re: Grounds for Divorce

I agree with David. There are no "ramifications", however, it is better for all individuals to agree to an uncontested divorce under the grounds of abandonment.

Mike.

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Answered on 4/06/09, 10:11 am
Kristen Browde Browde Law, P.C.

Re: Grounds for Divorce

There are no ramifications whatsoever. The records of your divorce will be sealed, available only to the parties and their attorney.

However, if you're in agreement on the terms of the divorce, you may feel more comfortable with other stated grounds, such as abandonment.

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Answered on 4/04/09, 10:17 pm


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