Statute · New York Domestic Relations Law
N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law § 231 — Residence of married persons
N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law § 231
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- New York Domestic Relations Law
- Jurisdiction
- New York
- Current through
- Nov 5, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 231. Residence of married persons. If a married person dwells within the state when he or she commences an action against his or her spouse for divorce, annulment or separation, such person is deemed a resident thereof, although his or her spouse resides elsewhere.
Citator
N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law § 231 — Residence of married persons is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 231. Residence of married persons. If a married person dwells within the state when he or she commences an action against his or her spouse for divorce, annulment or separation, such person is deemed a resident thereof, although his or her spouse resides elsewhere.