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If I Just Moved to New York, Can I Get a New York Uncontested Divorce?

If you just moved to New York you may be able to get a divorce.  The short answer is: “It depends…”

It all depends on whether you meet New York State’s residency requirements.

New York law (NY Dom Rel Law §230) is a little tricky when it comes to its residency requirements.  I have simplified the law in a prior post regarding New York State Divorce Residency Requirements.

Please read the above linked post for the exact details on New York’s residency requirements.  If your moving to New York falls within one of the options explained in that post, then you meet the residency requirementsand may get divorced in New York State.

Am I Eligible for Divorce in New York? New York Divorce Residency Requirements…

One of the most common questions I am asked by clients, aside from how much is this going to cost, is am I eligible to get divorced in New York State.

New York law (NY Dom Rel Law §230) is a little tricky when it comes to its residency requirements.  I have simplified the law below.

You may file for divorce in New York State if:

  1. Either you or your spouse has lived in New York state for at least two (2) years immediately leading up to the date you file for divorce OR