S 8270 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to automatic orders in matrimonial actions

This bill requires that in divorce cases starting after its effective date, plaintiffs must serve automatic orders with the initial court papers. These orders take effect immediately for both parties (plaintiff upon filing, defendant upon receiving the papers) and remain in place until the divorce is finalized or the case ends. The key new provision mandates that if either spouse learns of a tax lien, home foreclosure, bankruptcy filing, or related legal action affecting their shared assets, they must notify the other spouse in writing within 10 days. The automatic orders apply to all such cases until a final divorce judgment is entered or the case is dismissed.
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May 2025
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Introduced May 28, 2025 Last action Jun 11, 2025
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May 28, 2025
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Lea Webb
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