As of this posting I have been separated for 2 years, 6 months, 9 days.
One could say my divorce process is bordering on eternal, and has officially clocked half the length of my marriage.
Getting a divorce in New York isn’t easy and the antiquated laws are currently under debate in the courts, you can read more about that here
I’ve managed to navigate the New York City divorce process entirely Pro Se. If you’re attempting to get a divorce in the Empire State you know this is no easy feat. I can’t say I’ve done it all correctly, but I’ve definitely learned a lot about marital laws and our court system.
Here are some stories of the agony and the ecstasy of standing up for myself and how/why I walked away from a 15year relationship.