Is a Mexican divorce legal in New York?
Generally, a legal Mexican divorce will be upheld in all 50 states, including New York. Obtaining a legal divorce in Mexico, however, entails meeting Mexican residency and other requirements. The often advertised “quickie” Mexico divorces are not legal in the United States and may not always be legal in Mexico.Source:The Law Office of Jeremy D. Morley: Divorce in Mexico: Report From the US Embassy in MexicoU.S.