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How canI get a divorce fast?
We have been apart for 8 months; we have no kids together; nothing to split or fight over. Can I get my last name back? He lives in LA; I live in NY.
Asked on July 29, 2011 New York
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your situation. Lucky for you that New York has finally enacted a no-fault divorce law so that you can file for divorce without alleging fault on either party and for irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. As long as you meed the residency requirements under the law (a resident of the state and county for 6 months - you are a resident, correct and not just here temporarily?) then you can file. I am assuming here that the divorce is uncontested and that he will accept service - especially being out of state - and that things will go smoothly. If that is the case then seek help and it should be pretty straight forward. Good luck to you.
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