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New York State Divorce Law Reforms

Monday, September 13, 2010 by Catharine M. Venzon

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Governor Paterson signed into law all three marital reform bills on August 15, 2010. Here is the effective date for each of the bills:

1. Temporary Maintenance (A.10984B/S.8390 and A.11576/S.8391)


         Immediately: Establishment of Law Review Commission to study and make recommendations regarding the State's maintenance laws. Preliminary report to legislature and governor no later than nine months after bill signed into law. Final report and recommendations no later than 12/31/2011.

         Sixtieth Day after Becoming a Law: Temporary maintenance provisions. Applies to matrimonial actions commenced on or after the effective date.  The law takes effect October 14, 2010.


2. No-Fault Divorce (A.9753A/S.3890A)


           Takes effect on the sixtieth day after becoming a law and applies to matrimonial actions commenced on or after such effective date.  The law takes effect October 14, 2010.


3. Payment of Counsel Fees (A.7569A/S.4532A)


            Takes effect on the one-hundred-twentieth day after becoming a law and applies to actions and proceedings commenced on or after such effective date. The law takes effect October 14, 2010.

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Posted at 14:14 PM
Topic: Divorce
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