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  Uncontested No Fault Divorce. By New York Divorce Attorney We are Divorce Lawyers located in Brooklyn, New York, specializing in Uncontested No-Fault Divorce cases in New York State. Our fees are highly reasonable, offering an affordable and efficient divorce option. Unlike document preparation services, we handle every aspect of your divorce process, ensuring a seamless experience for you. Our experienced attorneys, with over 10 years of legal expertise, have successfully facilitated divorce paperwork for hundreds of individuals in New York State. Whether you prefer to complete your divorce online or visit our office, we provide personalized service to meet your needs. Starting at just $1500, our fees cover uncontested divorces where both parties agree to the terms beforehand. Your spouse’s signature and whereabouts are required for this rate to apply. We also offer competitive rates for other types of divorces. In New York State, a No-Fault Divorce is based on ...

  New York Adds Domestic Violence as a New Factor to Consider for Equitable Distribution Domestic Relations Law §236 now includes domestic violence as a factor to consider when determining equitable distribution in New York.   When the Legislature amended Domestic Relations Law (DRL) §236B(5)(d) in April 2020 by adding a new factor that the court must consider in distributing property between divorcing spouses, they implied it be on future matrimonial litigation as well as existing case law. The amended law essentially mandates that the court consider “whether either party has committed an act or acts of domestic violence, as described in [Social Services Law §459-a] against the other party and the nature, extent, duration, and impact of such act or acts.” DRL §236B(5)(d)(14).   Domestic violence causes physical, emotional, and psychological effects on the victim. Thus, the legislation believes that abuse within a marriage must be considered in order to appropr...