Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Re: spousal abandonment

Just file for divorce. Filing fee: about $103.00. Attorneys fees: zero, if you do it yourself. HOWEVER, you are strongly advised to at least consult with a local attorney. I am handling several cases where folks attempted to do this and really messed it up.

Re: spousal abandonment

The answer depends on many details not in your post. Since I don't have that information, the best I can suggest is to call my office with details.

Re: spousal abandonment

If either party meets NY's residency requirement, your cost can be as little as $199 plus the court filing fees. Grounds are as follows:

- Plaintiff has been a resident of New York for a continuous period of at least two years immediately preceding filing for divorce. OR

- Defendant has been a resident of New York for a continuous period of at least two years immediately preceding filing for divorce. OR

- The grounds for divorce occurred in New York, and both parties were residents of New York at the time of filing for divorce. OR

- Both spouses were married in New York as husband and wife, and either spouse is and has been a resident of New York for a continuous period of one year immediately preceding the divorce action. OR

- Both spouses have resided in New York as husband and wife, and either spouse is a resident of New York when the action commenced, and has been a resident of New York for a continuous period of a year immediately preceding the action. OR

- The grounds for divorce occurred in New York, and either spouse has been a resident of New York for a continuous period of one year before filing for divorce.