NYC Divorce Hub

Plain‑English guidance for uncontested divorces in NYC. Use the tabs to keep things tidy.

Eligibility

Multiple residency paths under DRL §230—e.g., one spouse in NY for 2 years; or 1 year with NY ties. We’ll confirm which applies.

Timeline

Intake → drafting → signatures → filing → clerk review → Judgment. Many finish 8–16 weeks after signatures.

Cost

All‑in one flat fee: $5,000. Includes attorney time, standard NYC filing fees, and routine service. No surprises.

Settlement terms

Plain‑English agreements that match what clerks expect and what you actually want to live with.

Name change

Request restoration in the Judgment so you have one permanent order.

Checklists

Intake list, signing day, and submission order—kept simple and printable.

Parenting & custody

Residence, parenting schedule, holidays, travel, decision‑making, and communication. Specific > vague.

Child support

CSSA math with caps and add‑ons. We run the numbers and include worksheets.

Health & extras

Insurance, uncovered medical, childcare, and activities—spelled out to prevent later friction.

E‑filing

NYSCEF where possible; EDDS where directed. You’ll get confirmations and a tidy PDF record.

Service

Simplest lawful method that fits your facts—personal service, agent, mail, or Hague‑compliant alternatives.

Quality checks

Readable scans, consistent names, correct exhibits. Two review rounds before submission.

Close‑out

Update beneficiaries, titles, and accounts; download final PDFs for your records.

Certified copies

How to request certified copies if needed for agencies or banks.

Post‑judgment

If you need tweaks later, we’ll outline options. Good drafting now avoids many issues.

Manhattan

NYSCEF filing; steady review pace; clear scans matter.

Brooklyn

EDDS or NYSCEF per clerk notes; we prep labeled PDFs to cut rejections.

Queens / Bronx / Staten Island

We follow each borough’s most recent preferences and update you as the file moves.

Common terms

NYSCEF (e‑filing), EDDS (document delivery), CSSA (child support), QDRO (retirement), RON (remote notarization).

Proof of service

Affidavit with dates, times, description; consistent with the Summons.

Judgment entry

We download the stamped Judgment for your records once entered.