Posted: 25.11.24 07:48. Title: New York Divorce Laws Adultery

Adultery is a grounds for divorce in New York under fault-based divorce laws. It is defined as voluntary sexual intercourse between a spouse and someone else during the marriage. To establish adultery as grounds for divorce, the innocent spouse must file a divorce petition, allege adultery, and provide evidence. Adultery can affect property division, spousal support, and child custody. Defenses to adultery claims include consent, forgiveness, and condonation. Adultery cases are heard in the New York Divorce Laws Adultery and Family Court. There is no statute of limitations for adultery claims.