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Adultery Does Not Affect Asset Division in New York Divorces

For centuries, adultery and divorce have been inextricably linked. In fact, until 1966, adultery was the only permissible divorce ground under New York law. Even today, though most litigants opt for no-fault divorce, New York still allows marriage dissolution because one spouse has been unfaithful. However, when it comes to property division, the law does… Read More »

By Bryan Salamone | Published August 21, 2019 | Posted in Bryan L. Salamone & Associates, Divorce | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Could Adultery Affect Your New York Divorce?

Adultery is among the most common reasons why married couples get divorced. But does the presence of adultery in marriage have any effect on the divorce case? In some cases, the answer can be yes. In New York, individuals may seek fault-based divorces, as well as no-fault divorces. Adultery is one example of an element… Read More »

By Bryan Salamone | Published March 12, 2019 | Posted in Divorce | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment