The short version
An uncontested New York divorce usually starts with confirming residency, preparing the correct starting forms, documenting spouse agreement, filing with the proper court, completing service or waiver, waiting the required time, and submitting final documents for court review.
Check eligibility
Confirm your divorce is uncontested and that the New York residency rule fits your situation.
Prepare documents
Build the VERIFIED COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE, settlement terms, and final decree or judgment documents.
Review before payment
Review your answers and document packet preview before paying for document generation.
File with the court
Submit the completed packet through the proper Supreme Court filing path for your county.
Finish court steps
Complete service or waiver steps, observe the No mandatory waiting period after filing once service, grounds, and settlement requirements are met timing rule, and follow final court instructions.
Before you start a New York uncontested divorce
New York residency can be met several ways, including either spouse living in New York continuously for at least two years before filing, or a one-year New York residency tied to a New York marriage, marital residence, or cause of action. If the cause occurred in New York and both spouses are residents when filing, that can also satisfy residency.
Documents to prepare in New York
The core packet usually includes a starting divorce document, service or waiver paperwork, settlement terms, and a final decree or judgment. DivorceReady uses the reviewed New York state profile to label and organize the packet.
Filing, service, and waiting period
New York filing is handled through NYSCEF. The current state profile lists the waiting period as No mandatory waiting period after filing once service, grounds, and settlement requirements are met and the filing fee as $210 index number fee; additional court fees may apply.
Document packet preview
What DivorceReady helps prepare for New York
VERIFIED COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE
Form UD-2
Summons With Notice (Form UD-1)
Notice, waiver, acceptance, or service paperwork where available
SEPARATION AND PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
Property, debts, support, and agreed divorce terms
JUDGMENT OF DIVORCE
Final judgment, decree, or order template for court review
PARENTING AND CUSTODY AGREEMENT
Included when minor children are part of the case
New York filing checklist
Self-represented filing steps and court-fee reminders
Source-backed legal information
New York Authority & Review Notes
This page is maintained for self-represented uncontested divorce filers and is checked against official court, clerk, and e-filing resources where available.
Last reviewed
August 31, 2026
Next scheduled check: November 29, 2026
Reviewed by
DivorceReady Editorial Review Team
Editorial QC, source checks, and product-language review.
Attorney review
Prepared for future reviewer attribution
Attorney-review structure prepared; no attorney reviewer is currently assigned.
What DivorceReady Prepares
- New York divorce petition, complaint, or dissolution starter documents based on the selected package.
- Service, waiver, acceptance, or notice documents where those documents are part of the self-represented filing path.
- Settlement, final decree, parenting, name restoration, and filing checklist materials when the user selects an eligible package.
What Users Must File/Pay Separately
- File the signed document packet with the New York court, clerk, or approved e-filing portal after purchase and review.
- Pay court filing fees, service fees, certified copies, and e-filing provider fees directly to the court, clerk, sheriff/constable, process server, or filing vendor.
- Confirm local clerk instructions, signatures, notarization, service, hearing, and final-decree procedures before filing.
Official Sources Cited
DivorceReady.online is a self-help document preparation service. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not represent customers in court, and are not affiliated with any court. Customers are responsible for reviewing, signing, filing, serving, and paying all court or provider fees required by their filing office.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I gather before starting a New York divorce?
Gather spouse details, addresses, marriage dates, county information, property and debt lists, children information if applicable, and any signed agreements.
Can I use this checklist if my spouse disagrees?
This checklist is built for uncontested cases. If your spouse disagrees on property, custody, support, or signing requirements, speak with a licensed attorney.
Can DivorceReady give legal advice about my New York divorce?
No. DivorceReady is a document preparation service, not a law firm. The content is general self-help information and does not replace advice from a licensed attorney.
Are New York court filing fees included?
No. DivorceReady document preparation pricing is separate. Court filing fees, service fees, certified copies, and local clerk charges are paid separately to the court or provider. The reviewed state profile currently lists the filing fee as $210 index number fee; additional court fees may apply.