File Divorce in New York city

New York recognizes both fault and no-fault grounds for divorce. The no-fault option requires that the marriage has been irretrievably broken for at least six months. Fault-based reasons include adultery, abandonment, imprisonment, or cruel and inhuman treatment. The spouse initiating the divorce (the plaintiff) must file a Summons with Notice or a Summons and Verified Complaint with the county clerk. These documents outline the reasons for the divorce and the relief being sought.