NYC Divorce Hub
Basics
Parenting & Support
Filing & Service
After Judgment
Borough Guides
Resources
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 to you.
Timeline
Intake → drafting → signatures → filing → clerk review → Judgment. Many finish 8–16 weeks after signatures.
Cost
Your $5,000 covers attorney time, standard NYC filing fees, and routine service. Unusual items are explained up front.
Forms
Only what’s needed: Summons with Notice or Verified Complaint, Sworn Statements, affidavits, and the proposed Judgment.
Settlement terms
If you have children or property, terms must be clear and workable. We write in plain English to prevent clerk questions.
Service basics
We use the simplest lawful method—CPLR/DRL‑compliant personal service or approved alternatives when needed.
Parenting plan
Where the child lives, a parenting schedule, holidays, travel, decision‑making, and communication. Clarity prevents delays.
Child support
CSSA starts with combined parental income and applies statutory percentages. We run the math and include required worksheets.
Health & add‑ons
Health insurance, childcare, extracurriculars—how costs are shared and paid. We align language with clerk expectations.
E‑filing
We use NYSCEF when permitted or EDDS when directed. You receive confirmations and a tidy record of everything submitted.
Personal service
When both spouses cooperate, service is simple. If not, we use court‑approved alternatives as needed to keep the case on track.
Name change
If you want your former name restored, we include it in the pleadings and the Judgment—one permanent document.
Close‑out
Update titles, accounts, and beneficiaries. We’ll help you download and store your final documents.
Certified copies
When you need certified copies for agencies, we’ll show you where and how to request them.
Post‑judgment tweaks
Small fixes or clarifications can be handled—ask us before you assume it’s complicated.
Manhattan
County‑specific filing notes and e‑filing practices.
Brooklyn
Service tips, clerk preferences, and timelines.
Queens / Bronx / SI
Local practices that keep your papers moving.
Court Documents & Forms
Official court pages and fillable PDFs you can read without legalese.