In New York, divorces can be granted on both fault and no-fault grounds. No-fault grounds include the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage for a period of at least six months. Fault grounds may include adultery, abandonment, cruelty, or imprisonment.Before File for Divorce in New York, one or both spouses must meet the residency requirements. Either the marriage must have taken place in New York and one spouse must be a resident, or both spouses must have been residents of New York for a continuous period of at least one year prior to filing.To initiate the divorce process, you need to prepare the necessary forms. These typically include the Summons with Notice or the Summons and Verified Complaint, which outline the details of your divorce case. The forms are available from the New York State Unified Court System or online.