No, New York doesn’t have any mechanism for a “common law” divorce, so if you need to become divorced in Rochester either to remarry or simply to tie up loose ends in your life, you’ll have to file for divorce.
In most cases, couples who have not lived together for years have long since worked through the difficulties that broke them up in the first place, or simply moved on.
If there were lingering problems that were never resolved, like child support owed to one party or profits from the sale of a home, you may find your petition contested.
In this case, you should get experienced legal help right away to make sure your rights are protected and your divorce goes as smoothly as possible.
It’s hard to say how a long-absent spouse’s petition for divorce will be received by the other party.
Protect yourself by calling the attorneys at Friedman & Ranzenhofer today at 585-484-7432 for a legal consultation with an experienced Rochester divorce lawyer.
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