Is there a law against prolonging a divorce settlement indefinitely?
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Is there a law against prolonging a divorce settlement indefinitely?
My brother has been separated and suing for divorce for 6 years? He has complied with all support requirements and financial demands, yet his estranged wife continues to prolong the divorce by accepting and then rejecting his divorce settlement offers, demanding yet another property survey (the third), another tax return, etc, etc. They are not at all wealthy people and it has become onerous and cruel. It seems wrong that his estranged wife can drag her feet interminably.Is there a statute of limitation on divorce proceedings?
Asked on December 10, 2012 under Family Law, New York
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of most states in this country a legal action has to be brought to trial within five (5) years of filing. Howver such does not apply to marital disputes. From what you have written about your brother needs to retain an attorney to push the matter to conclusion.
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