Relates to what qualifies as an applicable, timely and relevant issue for no fault separation

Spouses face new rules for no-fault separation

For no-fault separation in New York, one spouse must swear under oath that the marriage has been beyond repair for at least six months. Courts cannot grant the separation until all applicable, timely, and relevant economic issues are resolved. These may include paying or waiving spousal support, paying child support, and paying lawyer and expert fees and expenses. They may also include custody and visits with minor children; the list is not limited to these issues. Spouses can reach an agreement, or the court can decide, with the resolution included in the separation case. This requirement takes effect at the same time and in the same manner as the 2025 no-fault separation law.