Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Separation laws

Six years ago my friend filed for a divorce the wife would not sign,is there a way without using an attorney to file if she wont sign? how long can there be a separtion? Is there a five year limitation? If there is whats the limitation? six years has gone bye ,what can be done?

Thank you for your help


Asked on 10/18/01, 8:10 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonathan J. Braverman Jonathan J. Braverman, Attorney & Mediator

Re: Separation laws

If your friend wants to get divorced, then he should retain an attorney who knows how to go about it.

If your friend knows how to build a house, let him build one. But if he doesn't know how to get divorced [and he obviously does not], then let him hire a professional.

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Answered on 11/22/01, 5:37 pm


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