Couples who married abroad, regardless of their nationality or immigration status, can file for divorce in Long Island, New York if they meet these conditions. In New York State, a married person may file a petition in the Family Court seeking spousal support from their husband or wife.The court granted the wife's request for equitable distribution and support after the husband obtained a foreign divorce decree. In general, a marriage that is obtained outside the United States will be valid in New York as long as it is valid where it was contracted. If you're a New York resident and you divorced overseas, are you legally divorced? Find out if your foreign divorce is valid under New York state law. This packet is designed so that you may be able to represent yourself and complete your divorce without an attorney. Federal amount column, line 17. x. You'll need toobtain a certified copy of the foreign divorce decree from the court in the foreign country where it was issued. A judgment of divorce from a state court in the US may be recognized overseas.