N.Y. Domestic Relations Law § 220
N.Y. Domestic Relations Law § 220 - Special Proceeding to Dissolve Marriage on Ground of Absence (2024)
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NEW YORK DOMESTIC RELATIONS LAW (Chapter 14) § 220 — Special proceeding to dissolve marriage on the gro DRL § 220 Special proceeding to dissolve marriage on the ground ofabsence ARTICLE 12 Dissolution of Marriage On Ground of Absence § 220. Special proceeding to dissolve marriage on the ground ofabsence. A special proceeding to dissolve a marriage on the ground ofabsence may be maintained in either of the following cases:1. Where the petitioner is a resident of this state and has been aresident thereof for one year immediately preceding the commencement ofthe special proceeding.2. Where the matrimonial domicile at the time of the disappearance ofthe absent spouse was within the state. Source: NYSenate.gov Open Legislation | Laws of New York Page 1