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State Guide

Divorce in New York

Everything you need to know about filing for divorce in New York — residency requirements, waiting periods, filing fees, and the documents we prepare for you.

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New York Divorce at a Glance

Residency Requirement

1 year

2 years if no NY connection; 1 year if married in NY, lived in NY as couple, or grounds arose in NY; no durational requirement if both reside in NY and grounds arose there.

Waiting Period

No mandatory waiting period

No mandatory waiting period, but no-fault requires sworn statement of 6+ months breakdown.

Court Filing Fee

$335

$210 filing + $125 index number

Property Division

equitable

Documents in Package

6 forms

6 required + 0 conditional

No-Fault Grounds

Irretrievable breakdown (6+ months)

Documents We Prepare for New York

All forms are state-specific and court-approved.

Summons with Notice or Summons and Verified Complaint
Verified Complaint(UD-2)
Affidavit of Service
Sworn Statement of Removal of Barriers to Remarriage
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law(UD-11)
Judgment of Divorce

Important Notes for New York

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