Yes, New York is a "no-fault" divorce state. The term "no-fault" means that a spouse does not need to prove that the other spouse did something wrong in order to obtain a divorce. In New York, you can get a no-fault divorce if the marriage has been "irretrievably broken" for at least six months, and both spouses agree to the divorce. Alternatively, if one spouse states under oath that the marriage has been irretrievably broken for at least six months, that can also be grounds for a no-fault divorce.Is New York A No Fault State for Divorce

Before the introduction of no-fault divorce in New York, spouses had to provide specific reasons, such as cruelty, abandonment, or adultery, to justify a divorce. The introduction of no-fault divorce simplifies the process by allowing couples to divorce without assigning blame or proving fault.