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RESIDENCY
REQUIREMENTS



RESIDENCY
REQUIREMENTS



In order to obtain a divorce in the STATE OF NEW YORK, You or Your Spouse will have to be a current NYS resident.


If neither of you currently live in the State Of New York, then you do not qualify for a divorce in the State Of New York.


In order to qualify for a divorce in the State Of New York, you must be able to select at least ONE (1) of "Residency Requirements" listed below.


According to the New York Domestic Relations Law §230, they are the following:



OPTION 1: The Plaintiff has resided in New York State for a continuous period of at least two (2) years immediately proceeding the commencement of this divorce action (and currently continues to live in NYS).


OR


OPTION 2: The Defendant has resided in New York State for a continuous period of at least two (2) years immediately proceeding the commencement of this divorce action (and currently continues to live in NYS).


OR


OPTION 3: The grounds for divorce occurred in NY, and both parties were residents of NY at the time of filing for divorce.


OR


OPTION 4: Both spouses were married in NY as husband and wife, and either spouse is and has been a resident of NY for a continuous period of one year immediately preceding the divorce action.


OR


OPTION 5: Both spouses have resided in NY as husband and wife, and either spouse is a resident of NY when the action commenced, and has been a resident of NY for a continuous period of a year immediately preceding the action.


OR


OPTION 6: The grounds for divorce occurred in NY, and either spouse has been a resident of NY for a continuous period of one year before filing for divorce.


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