Verified Complaint Divorce New York

A Verified Complaint for Divorce in New York is the initial document filed with the court to initiate a divorce action. It sets forth the grounds for divorce, the relief sought, and the jurisdictional facts. To file, the petitioner must be a resident of New York for at least six months, have grounds for divorce, and verify the statements. To file, prepare the document, file it with the court, and serve the respondent. Failure to file can result in a delay in the divorce process, increased costs, and loss of jurisdiction.