Brooklyn No-Fault Divorce Lawyer
Avoid Time-Consuming & Costly Litigation with Our Divorce Attorneys
At Coffinas & Lusthaus, P.C., we have spent many years representing
plaintiffs and defendants in traditional Brooklyn divorce cases, where
the filing party had to allege fault for the failure of the marriage, such as:
- Adultery
- Physical or sexual abandonment
- Incarceration
- Inhumane treatment
For the court to finalize the divorce, the plaintiff had to prove grounds
for divorce, often times before a jury. Finally, in October 2010, New
York adopted a form of no-fault divorce, allowing plaintiffs to state
simply under oath that their marriage is
“irretrievably broken.” At Coffinas & Lusthaus, P.C., our
Brooklyn divorce lawyers have helped many of our clients dissolve their marriages through this
form of no-fault divorce. We understand the advantages and drawbacks of
a no-fault filing and our goal is to make sure that you are well informed
when you decide how you'd like to proceed.
The No-Fault Advantage: Reducing the Pain, Time, & Expense
Because no-fault divorce eliminates debate over the origin and nature of
marital squabbles, our family attorneys are free to focus on financial
and custodial issues. We work diligently to help you move forward with
your life — as efficiently and effectively as possible. An important
thing to keep in mind is that, whereas the court may finalize a divorce
filed on fault grounds even when all the ancillary issues haven't
been resolved, the law prohibits a final decree for a no-fault divorce
until you've worked out all other issues.
How it Impacts Your Other Divorce Issues
While no-fault can be a quick route toward an
uncontested divorce, you and your spouse must still negotiate or litigate financial and custodial
issues, where serious disagreements can arise. At Coffinas & Lusthaus,
P.C., we want our clients to have every advantage when and if their divorce
is contested. We apply our knowledge of substantive law and court tendencies
to counsel you about pursuing the best strategy to achieve your goals. Our
Brooklyn family law attorneys limit their caseloads to provide highly personalized representation.
If you have questions about no-fault divorce,
call (718) 717-1005.