Legal Question in Family Law in New York

My wife and I are currently living apart. Can I get a legal separation without her cooperation. She moved out in 2014.


Asked on 3/19/15, 1:17 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anne Peyton Bryant Bryant & Bleier LLP

You should commence a divorce action. Given that you can now use the grounds of Irretrievable Breakdown (DRL 170.7) to divorce, you don't need a "legal separation". You can and should negotiate and sign an agreement separating and settling your finances even if you choose not to divorce right now for other reasons.

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Answered on 3/19/15, 9:12 pm


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