No, you can file for divorce any time in Rochester, as long as you meet the residency requirements.
Legal separation is not required, though it is an option for couples who aren’t sure what their next step should be, and there is no waiting period.
And because of recent reforms in New York’s matrimonial law, you can obtain a divorce for nearly any reason, even without your spouse’s consent.
Under the Irretrievable Breakdown grounds for divorce, you can simply attest that your marriage is irretrievably broken and has been for at least six months, and your petition can move forward.
Your spouse will be served with your complaint and can agree to your terms or contest them, but you cannot be forced to stay married to someone you don’t want to be married to.
Every divorce deserves representation to protect your interests and push back if your spouse decides to make it a fight.
Call the Rochester divorce team at Friedman & Ranzenhofer at 585-484-7432 today for a legal consultation.