N.Y. Domestic Relations Law § 230

NEW YORK DOMESTIC RELATIONS LAW (Chapter 14) § 230 — Required residence of parties DRL § 230 Required residence of parties ARTICLE 13 Provisions Applicable to More Than One Type of Matrimonial Action § 230. Required residence of parties. An action to annul a marriage,or to declare the nullity of a void marriage, or for divorce orseparation may be maintained only when:1. The parties were married in the state and either party is aresident thereof when the action is commenced and has been a residentfor a continuous period of one year immediately preceding, or2. The parties have resided in this state as husband and wife andeither party is a resident thereof when the action is commenced and hasbeen a resident for a continuous period of one year immediatelypreceding, or3. The cause occurred in the state and either party has been aresident thereof for a continuous period of at least one yearimmediately preceding the commencement of the action, or4. The cause occurred in the state and both parties are residentsthereof at the time of the commencement of the action, or5. Either party has been a resident of the state for a continuousperiod of at least two years immediately preceding the commencement ofthe action. Source: NYSenate.gov Open Legislation | Laws of New York Page 1