Dutchess County Same-Sex Divorce Lawyer
Get a Compassionate Legal Team on Your Side
On June 24th, 2011, New York became the sixth state in the country to legalize gay
marriage with the enactment of the Marriage Equality Act. In addition
to allowing gay and lesbian couples to be married, this act brought with
it the ability for same-sex couples to
divorce. A same-sex divorce is treated the same as any other divorce in the eyes
of the law, and can be an equally emotional experience. If you are looking
to dissolve your same-sex marriage, a highly knowledgeable Dutchess County
LGBT divorce attorney from the Law Office of Dennis R. Vetrano, Jr., LLC
can walk you through the process and protect your rights every step of the way.
Our firm is proud to support the New York LGBT community and can provide
the compassionate representation you need during this difficult time.
With more than 75 years of dedicated legal experience, we understand the
intricacies of divorce inside and out and are prepared to make every effort
to help you pursue an amicable solution to your marital separation.
What Happens During a Same-Sex Divorce?
Since New York is a no-fault state, same-sex couples can cite “irreconcilable
differences” to commence the divorce process and are not required
to have a specific reason. The only relevant requirement for divorce is
that at least one of the spouses must have lived in New York for a minimum
of one year. Once divorce papers are filed, same-sex couples must sort
out the terms of their divorce agreement through either
collaborative or
contested means, just like a traditional union.
Separating spouses must solve the following issues:
If both spouses are able to agree on an acceptable arrangement, a judge
will finalize their separation. If a couple cannot agree on an arrangement,
litigation will be required. Once both sides have been given sufficient
opportunity to plead their case, a judge will issue a decision that carries
the enforceability of law. Like any other divorce, same-sex divorces can
require extensive negotiation and should be handled by an experienced attorney.
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Nobody should have to go through a divorce alone. At the
Law Office of Dennis R. Vetrano, Jr., LLC , our Hudson Valley same-sex divorce lawyers understand how emotionally
taxing this experience can be, and we are willing to go the distance on
your behalf. Having earned a 2015 Avvo Clients’ Choice Award for
our unparalleled advocacy, our attorneys can provide the kindhearted and
skillful advocacy you need to help you pursue a positive outcome for your
separation.
