In the sections below, we provide important information helpful if you find yourself in the challenging position of deciding to end your marriage in New York.
New York Divorce Requirements
There are two requirements you must meet for filing for divorce in New York—residency requirements and valid grounds for a divorce.
Residency Requirements
Where you lived during your marriage can impact your eligibility for divorce. You or your spouse must satisfy one of the following conditions to meet New York’s residency requirements for divorce:
- You or your spouse has resided in New York continuously for a minimum of two years before initiating divorce proceedings.
- Either you or your spouse has continuously resided in New York for at least a year before filing for divorce and one of the following applies:
– The marriage occurred in New York
– You both lived in New York as a married couple
– The
