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Before a New York court can divide property, award maintenance, or grant a divorce, there must first be a legally cognizable marriage to dissolve. That threshold question can become surprisingly complicated when the parties participated in a religious wedding ceremony but previously signed a court-filed agreement stating that they never entered into a valid civil marriage. In a recent New York case, a prior stipulation proved decisive when one party later attempted to pursue a divorce based on the same relationship. If you have questions about your right to seek a divorce, it is wise to consult a New York divorce attorney as soon as possible.