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New York Code › Act DOM › Article 13 › Section 231

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§ 231. Residence of married persons. If a married person dwells within\nthe state when he or she commences an action against his or her spouse\nfor divorce, annulment or separation, such person is deemed a resident\nthereof, although his or her spouse resides elsewhere.\n

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