Divorce and Annulment of Marriage

According to the Census Bureau, an estimated 2.5 million Americans are divorced every year. Research has shown that the stress caused by divorce is second only to the death of a spouse. Couples considering separation or divorce face the combined trauma of the break-up of their marriage, anxiety about their future and concern for their children. While many people go through separation and the divorce process, it remains a very personal and life-altering experience. Divorce is a stressful situation, but with a clear understanding of the law and your options, you can make informed decisions that offer the best chance for being satisfied with the outcome of your divorce now and in the future.

 

  The purpose of divorce is to dissolve a marriage and to sever the legal bonds that spouses have. In spite of many couples best efforts to save their marriage through counseling, trial separation and reconciliation, divorce may seem to be the only alternative.

 

What Are The Grounds For Divorce In New York?

 

(1) Cruel and inhuman treatment: Plaintiff's conduct is such that it endangers the defendant's physical or mental well being and makes it unsafe or improper for the plaintiff to cohabit with the defendant.



(2) Abandonment or Constructive Abandonment for at least one year. Constructive abandonment may involve the parties living in the same household, but no longer acting as husband and wife.



(3) Confinement of the defendant in prison for at least 3 consecutive years.



(4) Adultery: sexual intercourse, oral sexual conduct or anal sexual conduct, voluntarily performed by the defendant, with a person other than the plaintiff after the marriage of plaintiff and defendant.


(5) Separation pursuant to a decreed or judgment for at least 1 year. Satisfactory proof has to be submitted by the plaintiff that he or she has substantially performed all the terms and conditions of the decree or judgment.



(6) Written Agreement of Separation: The agreement shall be filed in the office of the county clerk. In lieu of filing such agreement, either party can file a memorandum of such agreement, which must be subscribed and acknowledged or proved as was the agreement of separation and must contain the following:

(a) the parties' names and addresses;

(b) the date of marriage,

(c) the date of the separation agreement;

(d) the date of the subscription and acknowledgment or proof of the agreement of separation.


 

New York Divorce Attorney and Family Lawyer

 

  Divorce is difficult. We are here to help you through it. At the Law Offices of Bukh & Associates, our team is comprised of experienced, dedicated, and committed divorce and family law professionals. Our goal is to educate, negotiate, mediate or litigate in the best interests of our clients. Our team has many years of collective experience in trying divorce and custody cases throughout New York, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and Bronx. Our experience and our dedication to our clients have made us one of the leading divorce and child custody law firms in New York.

Our practice areas include:

 

•  Divorce Litigation

•  Uncontested Divorce

•  Child Custody

•  Prenuptial and Separation Agreements

•  Spousal Support

•  Division of Marital Property

 

Protecting Your Financial and Parental Rights During a Divorce:

 

  Coping with the process of getting a divorce is an emotionally and trying time for anyone. The life-changing course of separating from your partner of many years can affect a person emotionally, physically and financially. If children are involved, a child custody dispute is likely to only make matters worse. It is during these difficult times that you must take control of the situation and protect your financial and parental rights. It cannot be stressed enough of the importance of retaining an expert divorce attorney to handle your family law case.

 

The Benefits of Hiring a Skilled New York Divorce Lawyer:

 

  While many cases can be settled without any problematic circumstances, it is to your benefit to have a lawyer stand up for you and your children. The Law Offices of Bukh & Associates has the experience and skill necessary to protect your family. We understand the difficulties and confusion that most family law cases present. That is why our team of professional attorneys strives to provide each individual client with the knowledge, communication, attention, and dedication they deserve. At the Law Offices of Bukh & Associates, we value our clients and we fight for successful case results.

 

  The five most important areas of a New York divorce are child custody, child support, divorce, alimony, and property distribution. All of these issues except for the divorce may be resolved out of court in a separation agreement. We believe it's best if we can help you settle your domestic dispute and we have the experience to help you stay out of court.

 

 Unfortunately, not all cases settle out of court. Sometimes the issues are so difficult or the emotions in divorce are so high, no amount of effort can settle a case. When cases do not settle we use our experience and knowledge to help our clients in court.

 

  The attorney you choose will have a tremendous impact on your life. Bukh & Associates has the experience to handle your domestic law case. You will be represented by a partner in the firm who has years of experience in domestic law.