What is the divorce process?

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Sometimes married couples find themselves in a situation where their marriage is no longer working and it is not beneficial for them to stay together. When divorce is on the table, it is essential for both parties to consider their legal options and retain the services of an experienced divorce attorney that can effectively represent them through each step of the process. Getting divorced is, of course, a very complicated and emotional matter. It’s not easy to separate the life that a couple has woven together over the years. With that said, some divorces are more complex than others. Regardless, they all have to start the same way in New York.

First, the parties must fulfill the residency requirement in an effort to establish jurisdiction over the case. The residency requirement can be fulfilled if:

  • One or both parties have lived in the state continuously for at least two years
  • One or both parties have lived in the state in the year before the divorce case and the couple either got married in NY, lived in NY as a married couple, or the grounds for divorce happened in NY.
  • Both are residents at the time they are filing for divorce.

After that, the party filing will have to cite grounds for divorce. Many people tend to cite no-fault because it allows the process to begin without issue but others may choose from the following fault grounds:

  • Adultery
  • Extreme cruelty
  • Abandonment for at least one year
  • Institutionalization
  • Imprisonment

If you need legal assistance filing for divorce, contact our firm today.

Matters of divorce and family law should be navigated with the guidance of an experienced attorney. If you need strong legal representation regarding matters of divorce, family law, and estate law, contact the Law Offices of Susan A. Kassel, P.C. to schedule a consultation today. 

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What Our Clients Are Saying

I hired Susan to represent me in a divorce matter where I was fighting for custody and to limit my wife's equitable share of our assets. I won custody of our son, kept the marital residence, kept my professional practice, kept my building and paid less than half to my wife. This was after a long-term marriage. She could persuade the court that equitable is not equal and sometimes the man does deserve to win!

‐ Dave

I first must say that I had been represented by two prior attorneys both of whom had simply taken my money and left me nothing to show for it in my custody case. They kept telling me what they were doing for me but I found out they were lying. Susan on the other hand had gotten me temporary custody and support for my children and myself within two months of hiring her. I cannot say enough about her.

‐ Craig

After talking to a few other attorneys, I hired Susan to represent me in my divorce and custody dispute. I was reluctant to go with her because she was the cheapest out of all the other attorneys I met with, but I'm so glad I did. I am 100% positive no one else would have done such a great job with my case as Susan and her staff. Her work is quality, her staff is reliable and her character is honorable. There...

‐ Linda

I had a very difficult case where I had already burned through two attorneys who were unable to get me custody of my children and complete my divorce. Susan was able to rapidly work out an agreement and not let it just malinger on like my previous experiences. She was also considerate of my financial situation unlike all of the other lawyers I had spoken to. I highly recommend her if you want complete and caring service with an in-depth knowledge of...

‐ Joanne

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