Divorce can be a complex and emotionally challenging process, but understanding the legal steps involved can help you navigate it more smoothly. If you're considering divorce in New York City, here's a step-by-step guide to help you understand the process:

Residency Requirements: To file for divorce in New York, either you or your spouse must have lived in the state continuously for at least two years before starting the divorce process. If you were married in New York and either you or your spouse has lived in the state for at least one year before filing, you can also file for divorce.

Grounds for Divorce: New York allows for both fault-based and no-fault grounds for divorce. No-fault divorce can be filed if the marriage has been irretrievably broken for at least six months. Fault-based grounds include cruel and inhuman treatment, abandonment, imprisonment, and adultery.

Filing the Divorce Petition: The first step in the divorce process is to file a "Summons with Notice" or a "Summons and Verified Complaint" in the Supreme Court in the county where either you or your spouse resides.- https://srislaw.com/how-to-get....-divorce-in-new-york