Victor, New York Divorce Attorneys
Contested Divorce - Uncontested Divorce - Legal Separation
Cruel and Inhumane Treatment - Adultery - Abandonment - Equitable Distribution - Spousal Maintenance (Alimony)
New York law requires grounds for obtaining a divorce. The grounds necessary to obtain a divorce in New York include the following:
- Cruel and Inhumane Treatment
- Alienation of Affection - Adultery
- Abandonment
You can also obtain a divorce in New York (including Victor and the Finger Lakes area of western New York) if you are legally separated for more than one year.
For experienced divorce representation, or to discuss your particular situation with a divorce lawyer, call (585) 924-9151.
Cruel and Inhumane Treatment
Cruel and inhumane treatment includes mental or physical abuse. There is no uniform standard, and each case stands on its own merits. In some cases, drug or alcohol abuse may not be considered cruel and inhumane treatment unless it can be demonstrated the drug or alcohol abuse became violent and abusive. If you believe you are victim of cruel and inhumane treatment and are seeking a divorce, please contact JONES & MORRIS, Attorneys at Law. We also represent individuals accused of cruel and inhumane treatment in divorce actions.
Alienation of Affection - Adultery
Allegations of adultery are complex. One spouse cannot testify against the other, so adultery must be proved in other ways. In addition, there may be several defenses to adultery even if it is established; including forgiveness, consent and establishing both spouses are committing adultery. We represent men and women in divorces where adultery is being alleged. Contact JONES & MORRIS, Attorneys at Law today to discuss your case.
Abandonment
The grounds for divorce based on abandonment must demonstrate the one spouse left without justification or consent for over one year with no intent of ever returning. If you believe you have grounds for a divorce based on abandonment, or if you have been served divorce papers alleging abandonment, contact JONES & MORRIS, Attorneys at Law; we can help.
One Year Legal Separation
A formal separation document must be entered into and filed with the court. There is specific language or formalities that must be included in order to give rise to a divorce after one year. You should consult an experienced family law attorney to ensure your separation agreement includes all the necessary language and addresses all the necessary issues.
At JONES & MORRIS, Attorneys at Law, our divorce lawyer can assist you with your divorce and in the preparation of a legal separation agreement to ensure compliance with New York law. To schedule a confidential consultation, please call us at (585) 924-9151 or, if you prefer, fill out our short intake form. We have been serving the communities throughout western New York and Finger Lakes region for more than a decade.
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JONES & MORRIS, Attorneys at Law
New York Trial Lawyers
98 West Main Street
Victor, NY 14564
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Phone-585-924-9151
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Our lawyers at Jones & Morris, Attorneys at Law represent clients with criminal defense and family law matters throughout the Finger Lakes region of western New York, including the cities of Rochester, Victor, Fairport, Penfield, Canandaigua, Farmington, Geneva, Ontario, Bloomfield, Waterloo, Clifton Springs, Manchester, Phelps, Fishers, Macedon, Pittsford, Brighton, Menden, Irondequoit, and Henrietta. Our attorneys also provide experienced representation throughout the communities in and around Ontario, Wayne, Monroe, Seneca, and Yates counties.
