Yes, New York is a no-fault divorce state. The state introduced no-fault divorce with the passage of the "Irretrievable Breakdown of the Marriage" law, which became effective on October 12, 2010. Under this law, couples can obtain a divorce without proving fault grounds such as adultery, cruelty, or abandonment.Is New York A No Fault State for Divorce
In a no-fault divorce in New York, either spouse can file for divorce based on the grounds that the marriage has been irretrievably broken for at least six months. This means that the marriage has been experiencing serious problems, and there is no likelihood of reconciliation.
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