# N.Y. DOM Law § 231: Residence of married persons

> New York · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ADOM_A13_S231

## Section

- **Citation:** N.Y. DOM Law § 231
- **Heading:** Residence of married persons
- **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 231

## Text

§ 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

## 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)
- [N.Y. DOM Law § 233 Sequestration of defendant's property in action for divorce, separation or annulment where defendant cannot be personally served](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ADOM_A13_S233.md)
- [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)
- [N.Y. DOM Law § 240-C Review and cost of living adjustment of child support orders](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ADOM_A13_S240-C.md)

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