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New York Law - How Long Must You Live In the State?

The residence requirement depends on the residences of the parties.

  • If both reside in New York, and the reason for the divorce occurred in New York, then there is no minimum residence requirement.
  • If the parties married in New York, or lived in New York as husband and wife, or the reason for the divorce occurred in New York, then there is a one-year residence requirement for at least one party.
  • Otherwise, there is a two year residence requirement for at least one party.
Section 230.

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