What are the residency requirements for a New York Divorce?
In order to file a divorce in New York, either spouse must live in New York for one year if (a) the marriage took place in New York, (b) the parties lived as husband and wife in New York, (c) the grounds for the divorce occurred in New York (d) the grounds occurred in New York and both parties lived in New York when the divorce is filed. A divorce may also be filed if either spouse lives in New York for at least to years.