Ny state divorce papers 2026

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the NY State divorce papers in the editor.
  2. Begin by answering the opening questions regarding age, residency, and grounds for divorce. Ensure you meet the criteria before proceeding.
  3. Fill out the Summons With Notice (Form A-1). Write your name as 'Plaintiff' and your spouse's name as 'Defendant'.
  4. Leave the index number blank for now; this will be filled later after purchasing it from the County Clerk’s Office.
  5. Complete all required fields on the form, ensuring accuracy in names and addresses. If confidentiality is a concern, leave sensitive information blank.
  6. Once satisfied with your entries, copy your answers onto the official form using black ink. Make sure to sign where indicated.
  7. After filing your documents with the court, follow up by serving copies to your spouse via certified mail.

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6 Things to Consider Before Filing for Divorce Decide what type of divorce youre filing for. Consider if youll need to hire a lawyer. Get your finances in order. Take steps to protect your credit. Organize and update official documents. Dont be afraid to ask for help.
There is no fee for the packet. Uncontested divorce forms are also available on the courts website at .nycourts.gov. The total court fees for an uncontested divorce will be a minimum of $335.00.
Since New York does not have a waiting period, a divorce that both parties agree on takes roughly 3 months for the papers to be filed with the court. If there are issues that the parties do not agree on, this can lengthen the divorce process.
The total court fees for an uncontested divorce will be a minimum of $335.00. This includes the $210.00 index # filing fee required to commence the divorce, and the $125.00 Note of Issue fee. In addition, if any motions are made, there is a $45.00 fee for each motion.
If you dont know where your spouse is, ask the Supreme Court Clerks Office for more information about alternative service. If your marriage has been over for at least 6 months and you have no children under the age of 21, you can use the DIY Uncontested Divorce Program to make your papers.

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Step 1: Filing Go to the County Clerks Office for the forms or get online to file electronically. Fill in the form called a Summons With Notice or Summons and Complaint. If you have a good Settlement Agreement, file it with the divorce forms. Pay the $210 filing fee to the court with your papers.

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