Plain‑English guidance for uncontested divorces in NYC. Use the tabs to keep things tidy.
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.
Intake → drafting → signatures → filing → clerk review → Judgment. Many finish 8–16 weeks after signatures.
All‑in one flat fee: $5,000. Includes attorney time, standard NYC filing fees, and routine service. No surprises.
Plain‑English agreements that match what clerks expect and what you actually want to live with.
Request restoration in the Judgment so you have one permanent order.
Intake list, signing day, and submission order—kept simple and printable.
Residence, parenting schedule, holidays, travel, decision‑making, and communication. Specific > vague.
CSSA math with caps and add‑ons. We run the numbers and include worksheets.
Insurance, uncovered medical, childcare, and activities—spelled out to prevent later friction.
NYSCEF where possible; EDDS where directed. You’ll get confirmations and a tidy PDF record.
Simplest lawful method that fits your facts—personal service, agent, mail, or Hague‑compliant alternatives.
Readable scans, consistent names, correct exhibits. Two review rounds before submission.
Update beneficiaries, titles, and accounts; download final PDFs for your records.
How to request certified copies if needed for agencies or banks.
If you need tweaks later, we’ll outline options. Good drafting now avoids many issues.
NYSCEF filing; steady review pace; clear scans matter.
EDDS or NYSCEF per clerk notes; we prep labeled PDFs to cut rejections.
We follow each borough’s most recent preferences and update you as the file moves.
NYSCEF (e‑filing), EDDS (document delivery), CSSA (child support), QDRO (retirement), RON (remote notarization).
Affidavit with dates, times, description; consistent with the Summons.
We download the stamped Judgment for your records once entered.