Legal Question in Family Law in New York
separation/settlement agreement
What is the legal status of a duly executed marital separation/settlement agreement that was not filed with the court?
Asked on 5/22/01, 5:59 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: separation/settlement agreement
So long as it is filed before the action for
divorce is commenced, it can still be the
basis of a conversion divorce
it is also a separate and enforceable
contract with or without filing
Answered on 6/22/01, 10:40 pm