CAN I MODIFY OR ENFORCE A FOREIGN DIVORCE DECREE IN NEW YORK STATE ISSUED IN ANOTHER COUNTRY OR STATE?
The general rule of law is that a divorce judgment or Order that was obtained in aforeign jurisdiction, in accordance with the laws of that foreign country or foreign stateis entitled to recognition under the principle of comity unless the decree offends the lawsof public policy which are adhered to in the State of New York. […]