Residential Requirements for Divorce in New York

Residential Requirements for Divorce in New York

Before filing for a divorce, there are several requirements you must fulfill. One, in particular, is that you must meet the residency requirements for the state you live in.  Our Long Island divorce lawyers are experienced, knowledgeable, and efficient. We inform our clients of all the information and requirements behind the process of filing for a divorce in the state of New York.

New York State Residency Requirements

In order to file for a divorce in the state of New York, either party must meet one of the following residency requirements:

  •      The couple was married in the state of New York, and either party has resided in New York for one year prior to filing for a divorce.
  •      The divorcing couple lived in New York as husband and wife, and either party has resided in New York for one year or more prior to filing for a divorce.
  •      The grounds for divorce happened in the state of New York and either party lives in New York.
  •      The grounds of the divorce occurred in the state of New York and the couple is residents at the time of the start of the divorce.
  •      If the couple was married outside the state of New York and have never resided as husband and wife in the state of New York, either party must presently be a resident and have lived in New York for at least two years.

The couple does not have to live at the same address in order to meet the residency requirement. Either party can reside anywhere within the state of New York to fulfill the requirement. Our Long Island divorce lawyers can help you with ways to establish residency if you are not a New York resident. Some simple ways include registering to vote, registering your card, getting a driver’s license, or even taking out a library card.

If you are thinking of filing for a divorce, call our Long Island divorce lawyer for your free consultation! Our team of dedicated divorce attorneys are equipped with extensive settlement negotiation and litigation skills and experience. We are here to help!