New York governor David Paterson signed a no-fault divorce bill on August 15, 2010.
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In August 2010, New York's governor, David Paterson, signed into law a bill removing mutual-consent requirements and shortening the waiting period for "no-fault" divorce.
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In August 2010, New York's governor, David Paterson, signed a bill removing mutual-consent requirements for "no-fault" divorce into law.
Despite being generally considered a liberal state, New York has a history of being conservative on issues regarding marriage; but it was the last state in the country to allow no-fault divorce and still maintains a (seldom enforced) law against adultery.