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Getting divorced involves several key steps. First, ensure that you meet the residency requirements: either you or your spouse must have lived in the state for at least one year. Getting Divorced in New York City File a "Summons with Notice" or "Summons and Complaint" at your local county clerk’s office, outlining the grounds for divorce, such as irretrievable breakdown or fault grounds. After filing, serve your spouse with the divorce papers. They then have 20 to 30 days to respond. If both parties agree on terms, submit a settlement agreement. Finally, the court will review and finalize the divorce, granting the official decree.