# N.Y. DOM Law § 230: Required residence of parties

> New York · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ADOM_A13_S230

## Section

- **Citation:** N.Y. DOM Law § 230
- **Heading:** Required residence of parties
- **Jurisdiction:** New York
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** New York Code / Act DOM / Article 13 / Section 230

## Text

§ 230. Required residence of parties. An action to annul a marriage,\nor to declare the nullity of a void marriage, or for divorce or\nseparation may be maintained only when:\n 1. The parties were married in the state and either party is a\nresident thereof when the action is commenced and has been a resident\nfor a continuous period of one year immediately preceding, or\n 2. The parties have resided in this state as husband and wife and\neither party is a resident thereof when the action is commenced and has\nbeen a resident for a continuous period of one year immediately\npreceding, or\n 3. The cause occurred in the state and either party has been a\nresident thereof for a continuous period of at least one year\nimmediately preceding the commencement of the action, or\n 4. The cause occurred in the state and both parties are residents\nthereof at the time of the commencement of the action, or\n 5. Either party has been a resident of the state for a continuous\nperiod of at least two years immediately preceding the commencement of\nthe action.\n

## Nearby sections

- [N.Y. DOM Law § 230 Required residence of parties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ADOM_A13_S230.md)
- [N.Y. DOM Law § 231 Residence of married persons](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ADOM_A13_S231.md)
- [N.Y. DOM Law § 232 Notice of nature of matrimonial action; proof of service](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ADOM_A13_S232.md)
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- [N.Y. DOM Law § 234 Title to or occupancy and possession of property](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ADOM_A13_S234.md)
- [N.Y. DOM Law § 235 Information as to details of matrimonial actions or proceedings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ADOM_A13_S235.md)
- [N.Y. DOM Law § 236 Special controlling provisions; prior actions or proceedings; new actions or proceedings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ADOM_A13_S236.md)
- [N.Y. DOM Law § 237 Counsel fees and expenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ADOM_A13_S237.md)
- [N.Y. DOM Law § 238 Expenses in enforcement and modification proceedings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ADOM_A13_S238.md)
- [N.Y. DOM Law § 239 Stay in divorce or separation action on default of payment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ADOM_A13_S239.md)
- [N.Y. DOM Law § 240 Custody and child support; orders of protection](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ADOM_A13_S240.md)
- [N.Y. DOM Law § 240-A Judgment or decree; additional provision](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ADOM_A13_S240-A.md)
- [N.Y. DOM Law § 240-B Order of support by parent](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ADOM_A13_S240-B.md)
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