Resolving Your Divorce Issues

Sometimes couples reach a point in their marriage where they realize they may be better off apart than together. While this realization may be frightening and worrisome at first, it is helpful and important to think of divorce as a new beginning and not necessarily a be all end all. Indeed, depending on the circumstances, a divorce can provide both you and your family with the best chance at a fresh start. If you believe divorce may be the right option for you, it is imperative that you contact an experience divorce attorney as soon as possible. At Rieger, LLP, our skilled matrimonial attorneys can help you with every aspect of your divorce or legal separation.At Rieger, LLP, our main goal is the help you obtain the most favorable result as quickly as possible—we do not want you to have to suffer in family law and are confident we can help you find a solution that works best for you. Contact us today if you are interested in a law firm built with integrity.

Grounds For Divorce

In the state of New York, most couples seeking divorce do so on the grounds that their marriages have suffered an irretrievable breakdown, which is more commonly known as a “no-fault” divorce.

For the court to grant your no-fault divorce, you must be able to meet three requirements:

  1. You or your spouse must declare under oath that your relationship has been irretrievably broken for at least six months.
  2. You and your spouse must resolve all other important divorce-related issues, including child custody and visitation, spousal maintenance, property division, and child support or the court must decide these issues for you.
  3. You or your spouse must meet the residency requirements for filing a divorce in New York.

Even though no-fault divorces are the most common of divorces, it is important to mention that several other grounds continue to exist under New York law. These grounds include the following:

  • Cruel and inhuman treatment
  • Irretrievable breakdown in relationship for a period of at least 6 months
  • Abandonment
  • Imprisonment
  • Adultery
  • Divorce after a legal separation agreement
  • Divorce after a judgment of separation

Each of these grounds have their own specific requirements for both the Plaintiff and the Defendant. Additionally, each of these grounds have their own guidelines for what constitutes some of these grounds and terms including abandonment, adultery, and separation. It is very important to discuss these requirements and guidelines with a legal professional and a New York state judge during the legal process.

We Can Help You Start Your New Life

Regardless of the reason behind your divorce, the dedicated divorce attorneys at Rieger, LLP can help you every step of the way. We offer our clients initial consultations. Reach out to us online or call us at 516-280-8880.

We represent clients throughout Long Island and the surrounding areas, including those living in Garden City, Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan.