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New York City Lightning Fast Uncontested Divorce Lawyers
Very often, parties are in a position to amicably resolve their differences via an uncontested divorce or legal separation. The Mandel Law Firm can provide you with much needed assistance to see that this goal is achieved in a cost-efficient and expeditious manner. Now that New York is a “no-fault” divorce state, what does that mean for individuals looking to end their marriages? Today, an individual seeking a divorce may allege that his or her marriage has irretrievably broken down for a period of six months or longer, regardless of whose fault it was. In the past, it was necessary to prove marital fault in order to obtain a divorce. We help clients in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Staten Island and in Nassau and Westchester counties resolve uncontested divorces.
Understanding (No-Fault) Uncontested Divorce Laws in New York
Our Madel Law Attorneys can assist you in the negotiation of separation or settlement agreements and filing the necessary paperwork to obtain a judgment of divorce without the need for a trial or even an appearance in court. In some situations, you may not even need to come into our office. Everything can be done via e-mail and on the telephone. The Mandel Law Firm may be able to get you divorced in less than one month! Contact a New York City uncontested divorce attorney to learn more.
On October 15, 2010, the state of New York passed a law that no longer requires parties to prove fault for divorce. Today, it is only necessary to show an “irretrievable breakdown of the marriage” for more than 6 months. To get a divorce in New York, individuals may now be able to get a divorce simply due to incompatibility.
It is important to remember that you can still get divorced in New York under previous grounds (such as abandonment, infidelity, imprisonment or cruel and inhuman treatment). However it is not necessary to show fault in order to get a divorce and fault does not affect the distributions of marital assets in any way.
In a no-fault divorce, it is still necessary to resolve all divorce-related legal matters, including:
Protecting Children in Uncontested Divorces
If there are children involved, it is especially important to have the terms of your divorce put down on paper and agreed upon by all parties. Protecting the rights of your children is not something that can be left to chance. Our decades of experience can help you avoid mistakes during an uncontested divorce, and can make the process substantially easier, fairer, quicker and more cost-effective in the long run.
Protecting Children in Uncontested Divorces
If there are children involved, it is especially important to have the terms of your divorce put down on paper and agreed upon by all parties. Protecting the rights of your children is not something that can be left to chance. Our decades of experience can help you avoid mistakes during an uncontested divorce, and can make the process substantially easier, fairer, quicker and more cost-effective in the long run.
Schedule Your Consultation Today • Contact Uncontested Divorce Lawyers in Manhattan
It is important to seek experienced legal counsel, even in an amicable or uncontested divorce. The Mandel Law Firm can provide you with much needed assistance to see that your divorce is finalized in a cost-efficient and expeditious manner. Contact us online locally at (646) 770-3868. We serve clients in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, and in Nassau and Westchester counties.
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To learn more about getting a Divorce in New York, contact us online or by calling locally at (646) 770-3868.
