RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
In New York, you must first satisfy the residency requirements set forth in Domestic Relations Law ?30. To file for a divorce in New York you must satisfy one of the following residency requirements:
The marriage ceremony was performed in New York State and either spouse was a resident of the state at the time of the commencement of the action and resided continuously in this state for one year immediately before the action began; or,
The couple lived as hu*****and and wife in this state and either one is a resident thereof and resided in this state for a continuous period of one year immediately prior to the commencement of the action; or,
The grounds for divorce occurred in this state and either party is a resident thereof and lived in this state for a continuous period of one year prior to commencement of the action; or,
The grounds for divorce occurred in this state and both parties are New York residents at the time the action is commenced; or,
If you and your spouse were married outside of New York and you never lived together as hu*****and and wife in this state and the grounds for divorce did not occur in this state -- either you or your spouse must presently be a resident of New York State and have resided continuously in the state for at least two years prior to bringing this case.