New York self-help divorce guide
New York Uncontested Divorce Guide
Understand the forms, filing costs, and next steps before preparing an uncontested New York divorce case.
DivorceReady prepares self-help documents; it does not file them or provide legal advice. Court and third-party fees are separate.
Where to begin
For an uncontested divorce, confirm that your situation fits the court's requirements, identify the filing court, and verify the current forms and fees. DivorceReady helps prepare a document packet from your answers; you remain responsible for review, signatures, filing, service, and court costs.
- Filing court
- Supreme Court of New York
- Court filing fee
- Confirm with filing court
- Waiting period
- No mandatory waiting period after filing once service, grounds, and settlement requirements are met
Check your county or local court for the correct filing location.
Current court charges are separate from DivorceReady document-preparation fees and may change.
Court processing and final review may take additional time.
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Uncontested or joint divorce in New York?
New York Courts publishes an uncontested-divorce packet and a separate joint-divorce path. The joint packet has required forms and additional forms that depend on the case; starting a case with a summons can affect whether that joint path is available. Check the current court instructions before selecting forms.
Can I file an uncontested divorce without a lawyer?
The court offers self-represented packets, but warns that property, support, custody, or disagreement can make the case more complex. DivorceReady prepares documents from your answers; it does not advise which legal path is right for you.
What DivorceReady prepares
For eligible uncontested cases, DivorceReady collects your information through a guided questionnaire and prepares a state-specific document packet and filing checklist. Which forms apply depends on your answers and the court's current requirements.
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Court resources and additional references
Source inventory baseline: August 31, 2026. Selected links and claims were checked October 11, 2026; this is not a complete state-by-state legal review. No attorney has reviewed this guide. Forms, fees, and local requirements can change; verify them with the filing court before acting.
- New York Courts uncontested divorce information and forms
Official New York court resource for uncontested divorce packets and forms.
- New York Courts joint uncontested divorce forms
Official joint-divorce packet and eligibility notes; use the current court forms.
- New York Courts residency and grounds
Official New York court guidance for divorce residency and grounds.
- New York matrimonial e-filing through NYSCEF
Official New York court e-filing guidance for matrimonial cases.