seperation time

[Bali Hai]

I know of at least a couple of cases in NY where that wasn't necessary. However it did require both of the parties agreeing that they had been separated for that length of time.

And that would be contrary to the statutes and I submit that those people you refer to are still legally married.

http://www.courts.state.ny.us/litigants/divorce/UCS_DivorceBklt.pdf