New York Special Proceeding To Dissolve Marriage On The Ground Of Absence.




 
    §  220.  Special  proceeding  to  dissolve  marriage  on the ground of
  absence.  A special proceeding to dissolve a marriage on the  ground  of
  absence may be maintained in either of the following cases:
    1.  Where  the  petitioner  is a resident of this state and has been a
  resident thereof for one year immediately preceding the commencement  of
  the special proceeding.
    2.  Where the matrimonial domicile at the time of the disappearance of
  the absent spouse was within the state.