Q: I have a legal separation from NYS- in 2015.. it is not a decree. Can I use that in a divorce I start in CO?
We are amicable, have already dividied assets, have no kids,
Do we still have to do a mandatory reporting to one another?
Can I do this process myself or better w an atty ?
A: I suggest you start with a NY attorney to see what needs to be done. For instance, in Colorado, you can change a decree of legal separation to a decree of dissolution (divorce) after six months by filing an election to do so.
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A: It is always best to have someone who knows the court system and the rules of evidence if possible. An attorney would have to review your legal separation document, particularly since it is not a court order. Mandatory reporting is required in Colorado for dissolution.
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