Deciding to file for divorce is stressful, and not everyone plans for it. When you want to file for divorce in the state of New York, you should know the rules and requirements.
Before you begin the process of filing for a divorce, you must meet the residency requirement and have a ground, or reason, for the divorce. Read on to learn more about how to provide proof of residency during divorce in New York.
New York law mandates that you meet one of the following residency requirements before you file for a divorce:
You do not have to meet all five residency requirements; you must only meet one. These requirements are under the Domestic Relations Law 230.
When you are unsure whether you meet one of the requirements from the previous section, consider the following: If you have a New York driver’s license, your car is registered in New York, or you are registered to vote in New York, you may meet the burden for proof of residency in New York during your divorce. An attorney could tell you more during a consultation.
You may assume you can provide proof of residency during divorce in New York when you live in the state, but it is important to make sure before you file. Consulting an experienced divorce attorney could save you time, money, and frustration. Contact The Colwell Law Group today and schedule a confidential consultation.
At the Colwell Law Group, our number one priority is always our clients. The members of our team have decades of combined experience in negotiating and trying family law cases. We are able to use our experience and our knowledge of the courts and New York family law to act as advocates for our clients. Our lawyers are dedicated to serving our clients’ best interests while also allowing them to feel heard and understood. We want to ensure that they trust us and understand why we do what we do. Colwell Law has numerous attorneys who are experienced in Family Law that can help put you at ease.
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