Selected Statutes Applicable to Divorce and Family Law In New York

Selected Statutes Applicable to Divorce and Family Law In New York

• Overview
• New York Domestic Relations Law § 237 – Counsel Fees and Expenses
• DRL 72 – Special proceeding or habeas corpus to obtain visitation rights or custody in respect to certain infant grandchildren
• NY Domestic Relations Law § 140 – Action for judgment declaring nullity of void marriages or annulling voidable marriage
• New York Domestic Relations Law § 170 – Action for Divorce (Grounds)
• New York Domestic Relations Law § 230 – Required residence of parties
• New York Domestic Relations Law § 254 – Confidentiality
• New York Domestic Relations Law § 238 – Expenses in Enforcement Proceedings