Q. How does the process work?
A. First, we'll ask you to fill out the form located here. Then we'll contact you to review your case and make payment arrangements. After your payment is received, we will prepare and file the summons & complaint and send your spouse papers to sign by the method you choose (in-person, email, or mail). After your spouse signs his or her papers, you will need to sign the final papers for filing with the court. We can handle this by mail or email. After that, it's just a matter of waiting for the court to issue the judgment. If you can come in with your spouse, you may be eligible for a 60-Minute Divorce. Click here for more info.

Q. How long will my New York uncontested divorce take?
A. The faster your spouse signs & returns the necessary paperwork, the faster your divorce can be finalized. Be aware that due to recent court cutbacks, layoffs, and judicial retirements, your case can take about 4-5 months to complete. We complete and process your paperwork very quickly. The majority of the waiting time is due to court backlog. If you can come in with your spouse, you may be eligible for a 60-Minute Divorce. Click here for more info.

Q. What if my spouse refuses to sign the papers?
A. You can still get your New York uncontested divorce without your spouse's cooperation, but we will have to serve him/her personally (possible extra charge) and wait at least 40 days from the date he/she was served to proceed with the final steps.

Q. Will I need to go to court?
A. If your divorce remains uncontested, you will not have to go to court at all. In fact, you do not even need to come in to our office. Ever. We can handle the entire process by mail, phone, email, etc. The only exception is in the rare event that the court orders an inquest, which may be required if there has been any history of domestic violence and/or orders of protection.

Q. Do you offer payment plans?
A. Yes, but it will cost you a little more. A 50% down payment would be due in order to get your case started. The balance would need to be paid before we file the Note of Issue (the last step to complete the divorce). 

Q. What happens if a NY uncontested divorce becomes contested?
A. This is always a possibility. After your spouse is served with the divorce papers, he or she can decide to contest the divorce, meaning that they do not agree with the specified grounds, the relief sought, demands for support, or the terms of property division or child custody arrangements. If this happens, then your uncontested divorce becomes contested and it will cost you (and your spouse) significantly more legal fees (and time, including court appearances). However, our hourly fees are about half the price of most other NY attorneys.

Q. I don't know where my spouse lives. Can I still get a divorce?
A. Yes. You can still get a New York uncontested divorce. However, due to the extra filings and procedures involved, there are substantial extra costs, including motion preparation and filing, affidavits by a process server, and court-ordered advertising. Your total will likely be $3000 to $3500. While this may seem like a high cost, it is considerably less than most other attorneys, who often quote more than $4000 for the same thing. Unfortunately, if you cannot locate your spouse, this is the only way you can get divorced.