Position Statement – 2010 A.11447 (Weinstein) Revisions to Divorce and Maintenance Laws Support The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”) supports A.11447 (Weinstein), which directs the Law Revision Commission to review, assess and make recommendations on revisions to divorce and maintenance laws of the state. Over the last several years there has been ... Read More
WBASNY Legislation
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2010 – S.3890A / A.9753
Position Statement – 2010 S.3890A / A.9753 No Fault Divorce Legislation Support The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”) supports the enactment of “No Fault” divorce legislation, as set forth in Senate Bill S-3890-A, sponsored by Senator Hassell-Thompson and Assembly Bill A-9753, sponsored by Assemblyman Bing. The current law, which ... Read More
2010 – S.5808 / A.11484
Position Statement – 2010 (Original memo issued in 2007) S.5808 / A.11484 Reproductive Health Act Support The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (WBASNY) strongly supports this legislation which would enact the Reproductive Health Act (S5808/A11484). WBASNY continues to be a strong supporter of a woman’s fundamental right to choose and make her own reproductive ... Read More