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New York Divorce Laws
New York Residency Requirements
Required residence of parties. An action to annul a marriage, or to declare the nullity of a void marriage, or for divorce or separation may be maintained only when: A. The parties were married in the state and either party is a resident thereof when the action is commenced and has been a resident for a continuous period of one year immediately preceding, or B. The parties have resided in this state as husband and wife and either party is a resident thereof when the action is commenced and has been a resident for a continuous period of one year immediately preceding, or C. The cause occurred in the state and either party has been a resident thereof for a continuous period of at least one year immediately preceding the commencement of the action, or D. The cause occurred in the state and both parties are residents thereof at the time of the commencement of the action, or E. Either party has been a resident of the state for a continuous period of at least two years immediately preceding the commencement of the action. (Consolidated Laws of New York - Domestic Relations Laws - Article 13 - Sections: 230 and 231)
New York Divorce Grounds:
(1) Irretrievable breakdown in relationship for at least six months. (new in October 2010) (2) The husband and wife have lived apart pursuant to a decree or judgment of separation for a period of one or more years after the granting of such decree or judgment. (3) The husband and wife have lived separate and apart pursuant to a written agreement of separation, subscribed by the parties thereto and acknowledged or proved in the form required to entitle a deed to be recorded, for a period of one or more years after the execution of such agreement and satisfactory proof has been submitted by the plaintiff that he or she has substantially performed all the terms and conditions of such agreement. Such agreement shall be filed in the office of the clerk of the county wherein either party resides. (Consolidated Laws of New York - Domestic Relations Laws - Volume 8 - Sections: 170 and Article 10, Section 170, and Article 13, Section 230)
New York Property and Debt Division
The court shall consider the following factors when distributing property upon divorce: (A) the income and property of each party at the time of marriage, and at the time of the commencement of the action; (B) the duration of the marriage and the age and health of both parties; (C) the need of a custodial parent to occupy or own the marital residence and to use or own its household effects; (D) the loss of inheritance and pension rights upon dissolution of the marriage as of the date of dissolution; (E) any award of maintenance under subdivision six of this part; (F) any equitable claim to, interest in, or direct or indirect contribution made to the acquisition of such marital property by the party not having title, including joint efforts or expenditures and contributions and services as a spouse, parent, wage earner and homemaker, and to the career or career potential of the other party; (G) the liquid or non-liquid character of all marital property; (H) the probable future financial circumstances of each party; (I) the impossibility or difficulty of evaluating any component asset or any interest in a business, corporation or profession, and the economic desirability of retaining such asset or interest intact and free from any claim or interference by the other party; (J) the tax consequences to each party; (K) the wasteful dissipation of assets by either spouse; (L) any transfer or encumbrance made in contemplation of a matrimonial action without fair consideration; (M) any other factor which the court shall expressly find to be just and proper. (Consolidated Laws of New York - Domestic Relations Laws - Article 13 - Sections: 236)
 
New York Spousal Support, Maintenance, or Alimony:
In determining appropriate temporary or permanent maintenance which has been paid. In determining the amount and duration of maintenance the court shall consider: (A) the income and property of the respective parties including marital property distributed pursuant to subdivision five of this part; (B) the duration of the marriage and the age and health of both parties; (C) the present and future earning capacity of both parties; (D) the ability of the party seeking maintenance to become self-supporting and, if applicable, the period of time and training necessary therefor; (E) reduced or lost lifetime earning capacity of the party seeking maintenance as a result of having foregone or delayed education, training, employment, or career opportunities during the marriage; (F) the presence of children of the marriage in the respective homes of the parties; (G) the tax consequences to each party; (H) contributions and services of the party seeking maintenance as a spouse, parent, wage earner and homemaker, and to the career or career potential of the other party; (I) the wasteful dissipation of marital property by either spouse; (J) any transfer or encumbrance made in contemplation of a matrimonial action without fair consideration; and (K) any other factor which the court shall expressly find to be just and proper. (Consolidated Laws of New York - Domestic Relations Laws - Article 13 - Sections: 236)
New York Custody and Visitation:
When determining custody or visitation of any child of a marriage, the court shall require verification of the status of any child of the marriage with respect to such child's custody and support, including any prior orders, and shall enter orders for custody and support as, in the court's discretion, justice requires, having regard to the circumstances of the case and of the respective parties and to the best interests of the child. (Consolidated Laws of New York - Domestic Relations Laws - Article 13 - Sections: 240)
New York Child Support:
In determining the appropriate support amount the court will consider the following factors, but not limited to: 1. financial resources of the parties involved, including the children. 2. The standard of living prior to the divorce. 3. The physical and mental health of the children. 4. The tax ramifications. 5. Educational needs of the parents and children. 6. Other children outside the marriage each parent may have. (Consolidated Laws of New York - Domestic Relations Laws - Article 13 - Sections: 236, 240, and 243)

New York Common Questions
How Do I Know if I Should File in New York?
One would typically file for divorce in the state in which he or she or his or her spouse resides. If you have recently moved to a new state and wish to file in that new state, you may have to establish a residency requirement prior to filing. We have provided a brief overview of the residency requirements for each state which can be accessed here.

If you are in the military and are stationed on a base outside your residency state, you typically are able to file in that state or in your residency state.

If you are in the military and are stationed overseas, you would typically file in your home residency state.

Can I Use 3StepDivorceTM if I Have Children?
Yes. The system and your documents will address all the issues regarding your children such as, but not limited to; custody arrangements, visitation and time-sharing, child support, and medical coverage.
How Much Are the New York Filing and/or Court Fees?
The filing and/or court fees are not included in our fee and typically range from $50.00 to $350.00 in total depending on your location of filing and whether or not you have children. The 3StepDivorce service will typically help you yield the lowest filing fee for you because both you and your spouse are in agreement.
How Long Will the Process Take in New York?
The process takes an average of less than 1 hour to answer the required questions and generate the documents. Once you file your documents with the court according the filing instructions we provide you, the length of time will vary depending on the number of cases in front of yours. Each court has only one or just a few Judges, Masters, or Referees to review all the pending cases.
Should I File or Should My Spouse File?
As a rule of thumb, for uncontested divorces, the spouse who really wants the divorce to be finalized should do the filing. Since your divorce is uncontested, technically it does not make a difference who files.
Where and How Do I File My Documents?
The documents are filed at your local county courthouse in the family law or domestic relations division or department. The 3StepDivorce service will provide you with easy to understand step-by-step instructions for filing your documents.
 
Can I Mail or Fax My Documents to the Clerk?
Many courts do permit you to mail and/or fax the documents. This will vary from county to county and state to state, so it will be best to check with the clerk at the courthouse when you are ready to file.
Do I Have to Go to Court in New York?
Depending on your state and your situation, you may or may not have to attend a short hearing. Most of the time when a hearing is required, it only lasts 10-15 minutes and only the filing spouse must attend. The hearing is where you will be granted your divorce and the judge will sign the final judgment or decree.
Do I Have to Also Hire a Lawyer?
The 3StepDivorce premium divorce software and service is designed for you to do your own uncontested divorce without hiring a lawyer. You will be acting as your own lawyer and filing for your own divorce. Should you need or desire legal advice or should your divorce become contested, we do suggest you hire the services of a lawyer.
Will My Name Also Be Changed?
The wife has the option to change her name back to her former or maiden name through the 3StepDivorce solution.
When is the Divorce Actually Finalized in New York?
The divorce is typically finalized when the Judge signs the final judgment or decree. We give a window of 30-90 days from the filing date, but this will vary due to case load at the courthouse and any mandatory waiting periods.

New York Divorce Forms
This is a partial list of the New York divorce forms you will receive with your New York 3StepDivorceTM Premium Online Divorce account. Each state has unique forms and requirements for filing for a divorce, which is why we provide New York specific forms and filing instructions. This is not your typical fill-in the blank divorce kit.

New York Forms Customized For You: Our smart question and answer technology will generate the necessary completed New York divorce forms for your unique situation. Our goal is to make "doing your own divorce", fast, easy, and affordable.

New York Divorce Forms List
(divorce forms delivered through the system may vary on a case-by-case basis depending on your unique circumstances)
  • New York Filing Instructions
  • Summons (UD-1)
  • Verified Complaint (UD-2)
  • Certification (Plaintiff)
  • Marital Settlement Agreement
  • Schedule for Visitation of Minor Children
  • Sworn Statement of Removal of Barriers to Remarriage (UD-4)
  • Affirmation of Regularity (UD-5)
  • Affidavit for Defendant in Divorce Action (UD-7)
  • Certification (Defendant)
  • Child Support Worksheet (UD-8)
  • Child Support Chart
  • Qualified Medical Support Order (UD-8b)
  • Declaration Under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act
  • Note of Issue (UD-9)
  • Notice of Settlement
  • Findings of Fact/Conclusions of Law (UD-10)
  • Judgment of Divorce (UD-11)
  • Request for Judicial Intervention (UD13) (OUTSIDE NEW YORK COUNTY ONLY)
  • Notice of Entry (UD-14)
  • Child Support Summary Form
  • New York State Case Registry Form
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Step 1. You create a private online account by providing your billing information and establishing your username and password. Once this is done you can begin your personal and secure New York divorce case.

Step 2. When logged in, you answer a few easy (non-legal) questions at your own pace. Each question has an in depth explanation if needed.

Step 3. After all the questions are answered, you will instantly generate and print your personal documents and filing instructions to begin the filing procedure.

Remember: With this premium service you are able to login and logout of the secure environment at any time. This means that you can complete the questions at your own pace as well as share the login information with your spouse for his or her participation if desired. All of the questions you answer are saved and each answer may be altered at any time. You may reprint or alter your documents as necessary with no additional fees.

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