ยง 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.
Structure New York Laws
Article 13 - Provisions Applicable to More Than One Type of Matrimonial Action
230 - Required Residence of Parties.
231 - Residence of Married Persons.
232 - Notice of Nature of Matrimonial Action; Proof of Service.
234 - Title to or Occupancy and Possession of Property.
235 - Information as to Details of Matrimonial Actions or Proceedings.
236 - Special Controlling Provisions; Prior Actions or Proceedings; New Actions or Proceedings.
237 - Counsel Fees and Expenses.
238 - Expenses in Enforcement and Modification Proceedings.
239 - Stay in Divorce or Separation Action on Default of Payment.
240 - Custody and Child Support; Orders of Protection.
240-A - Judgment or Decree; Additional Provision.
240-B - Order of Support by Parent.
240-C - Review and Cost of Living Adjustment of Child Support Orders.
240-D - Support Orders for Certain Adult Dependents.
241 - Interference With or Withholding of Visitation Rights; Alimony or Maintenance Suspension.
244 - Enforcement by Execution of Judgment or Order in Action for Divorce, Separation or Annulment.
244-A - Enforcement of Arrears Which Accrue During Pendency of an Enforcement Proceeding.
244-B - Child Support Proceedings and Enforcement of Arrears; Suspension of Driving Privileges.
244-D - Child Support Proceedings and Enforcement of Arrears; Suspension of Recreational License.
247 - Alimony or Maintenance Payments Suspended During Confinement in Prison.
248 - Modification of Judgment or Order in Action for Divorce or Annulment.
249 - Trial Preferences in Matrimonial Actions.
250 - Agreements Relating to Marriage; Statute of Limitations.
251 - Filing of Order in Family Court.