Domestic Relations Law Section 170 governs divorce in New York, permitting both fault-based and no-fault divorces. lasting a divorce to be considered no-fault, there must be an irretrievable breakdown lasting six months. Cruelty, abandonment, adultery, incarceration, or separation are examples of fault-based justifications. Spousal support may be awarded depending on financial conditions, child custody is decided by the kid's best interests, and the state divides property according to equitable distribution. Additionally, residency criteria must be fulfilled.