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Divorcing a Jailed Spouse

There is no question that under New York law, having a jailed spouse is grounds for divorce, but one appeals court is divided on how much time a free spouse has to act on that option.

5 minute read September 01, 2003 at 08:53 PM
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Tom Perrotta
Divorcing a Jailed Spouse

There is no question that under New York law, having a jailed spouse is grounds for divorce, but one appeals court is divided on how much time a free spouse has to act on that option.

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