To file for divorce in New York, at least one spouse must meet residency requirements. Generally, one of the spouses must have lived in New York for at least two years before filing. Alternatively, if the marriage occurred in New York or if you both lived in the state as a married couple, only one year of residency is needed.New York allows both "no-fault" and "fault" divorces. A no-fault divorce requires that the marriage has been irretrievably broken for at least six months. Fault-based grounds include issues like abandonment, adultery, or cruel treatment.