A 9496 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to what qualifies as an applicable, timely and relevant issue for no fault separation

This bill amends New York's domestic relations law to clarify requirements for granting a no-fault separation. It requires that before a court can approve such a separation, couples must resolve or have the court determine specific financial and custody matters - including spousal support, child support, legal fees, and child custody arrangements. The change directly affects couples seeking no-fault separation by mandating resolution of these practical issues prior to finalizing the separation. It does not create new separation grounds but sets a clear procedural step for existing no-fault separation procedures. The bill aligns with prior legislation (S.1261-A/A.3392-A) that established no-fault separation options.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 7, 2026 Last action Jan 28, 2026
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Charles Lavine
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