Until 2010, New York had the most stringent divorce laws in the United States, and it was difficult to obtain a divorce even when both spouses wanted to end their marriage.
That changed with a series of modernizations enacted to reform the matrimonial and divorce system in New York, and today a person can unilaterally divorce a spouse even if the spouse is opposed.
This can present serious problems for the person who opposes the divorce.
While you can’t ask the court to simply dismiss your spouse’s petition, you can take steps that would slow the process.
Whether your objections are related to your religious convictions or you just don’t think the marriage is over yet, there are ways to give yourself more time.
The attorneys at Friedman & Ranzenhofer can help you pace your divorce in the most favorable way, and even if you can’t ultimately stop it, we can make sure you get the best possible settlement.
Call us today at 585-484-7432 for a legal consultation with an experienced Rochester divorce attorney.