N.Y. Domestic Relations Law Section 61
Married person’s domicile

The domicile of a married man or woman shall be established for all purposes without regard to sex.

Source: Section 61 — Married person's domicile, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/DOM/61 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Jul. 4, 2026).

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Property of married woman 52
Insurance of married person’s life 58
Pardon not to restore marital rights 61
Married person’s domicile

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Original Source: Section 61 — Married person's domicile, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/DOM/61 (last accessed Jul. 4, 2026).

N.Y. Domestic Relations Law Section 61 Married person’s domicile

N.Y. Domestic Relations Law Section 61
Married person’s domicile