In New York, a verified complaint in a divorce proceeding is a legal document filed by one spouse (the plaintiff) against the other spouse (the defendant) to Verified Complaint New York Divorce initiate the divorce process. The term "verified" means that the contents of the complaint are sworn to be true and accurate under oath by the plaintiff. This typically involves signing a statement at the end of the complaint in the presence of a notary public or other authorized individual.

The verified complaint generally outlines the grounds for divorce, which can include irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, cruel and inhuman treatment, abandonment, adultery, or imprisonment. It also typically includes other relevant information such as details about the marriage, the parties involved, any children, and requests for relief, such as child custody, child support, spousal support, and the division of assets and debts.