Bill > S08705

This bill amends the Domestic Relations Law to allow for no-fault separation where the relationship between the spouses has broken down irretrievably for a period of at least six months, provided that one party has stated this under oath. The bill requires that issues of support, custody, or visitation have been resolved by the parties or determined by the court before the action for separation can be maintained. The changes apply to matrimonial actions commenced on or after the effective date of the law.