Here's what happens after you submit your application:
1. A licensed New York attorney reviews your application and
notes any missing info and/or clarification needed.
2. The attorney contacts you to finalize missing info and make
payment arrangements.
3. After payment and info are received, the Summons with Notice
is prepared and filed in court.
4. Documents are then sent to your spouse for signature
according to the method you chose.
If you would rather give your information directly to us, please call (212) 913-9907
Information regarding youThe Plaintiff |
Information regarding your spouseThe Defendant |
Your name |
Spouse's name |
Your full address |
Spouse's full address |
Your phone numbers |
Spouse's phone numbers |
Email address |
Spouse's email address |
Date of birth |
Spouse's date of birth |
Place of birth |
Spouse's place of birth |
Annual income
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Spouse's annual income
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HealthGood Fair Poor |
Spouse's HealthGood Fair Poor |
Job title/Profession
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Spouse's job title/profession
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Date of marriage |
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| Type of marriage ceremony Civil Religious | |
Are you in the military?Yes No |
Is your spouse in the military?Yes No |
Do you receive public assistance?Yes No |
Does your spouse receive public assistance?Yes No |
Have you ever reported your spouse for domestic violence/abuse or obtained an order of protection against him/her?Yes No |
Has your spouse ever reported you for domestic violence/abuse or obtained an order of protection against you?Yes No |
Maiden name |
Spouse's maiden name |
Social security number (SSN) |
Spouse's social security number (SSN) |
Number of marriages before this one |
Spouse - number of marriages before this one |
If previously married, how did those marriage(s) end?Divorce Death |
If spouse previously married, how did those marriage(s) end?Divorce Death |
Your race |
Spouse's race |
Your education levelNone1st grade 2nd grade 3rd grade 4th grade 5th grade 6th grade 7th grade 8th grade 9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade 1 yr college 2 yrs college 3 yrs college 4 yrs college 5+ yrs college or higher |
Spouse's education levelNone1st grade 2nd grade 3rd grade 4th grade 5th grade 6th grade 7th grade 8th grade 9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade 1 yr college 2 yrs college 3 yrs college 4 yrs college 5+ yrs college or higher |
Service of documents on your spouse |
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Is your spouse willing to accept, sign, and return divorce documents quickly (within 120 days) and without the need for professional service of process? Are you and your spouse in agreement on all terms of the divorce?Yes No Not sureIf yes, how would you like your spouse to receive documents?Mail directly to spouseEmail directly to spouse Email to me so I can print out and deliver to spouse myself Mail to me so I can deliver to spouse myself Please note: (a) If you indicate "yes", be aware that if your spouse does not sign & return documents to us within 4 weeks, we may need to have him/her professionally served to avoid the risk of having your case expire. Professional service will add to your cost (starting at $120). Or, you can have someone else do the serving. (b) If you indicate "no" or "not sure", we may need to perform professional service at additional cost ($120 & up). Or, you can have someone else do the serving... ask for details. Also, if you and spouse do not agree on the terms of support, property, custody, etc. then your case may likely be contested, and will cost more than advertised price. |
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Legal grounds for your divorce |
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Grounds for divorceNo-Fault (the relationship has broken down permanently for at least 6 months) (easiest and fastest grounds)Abandonment (you have not lived together for at least one year because your spouse left or locked you out) Sexual abandonment (you have not had sex with your spouse for at least one year because your spouse refused) Separation agreement (you have lived apart for at least one year pursuant to (a) a judgment of separation or (b) a written & filed separation agreement Imprisonment (your spouse has been imprisoned for at least three [3] consecutive years after you were married) Adultery (you will need the testimony of a witness to the adultery EVEN WITH your spouse's admission, and only if it has been less than 5 years since you found out ... this ground will add extra time & additional fees ... save time & money by choosing "no-fault" if possible) Cruel & inhuman treatment (your spouse treated you so badly that it endangered your physical or mental health. You will need to specify exact dates, places and details of the cruel & inhuman treatment ... this will add extra time & additional fees ... save time & money by choosing "no-fault" if possible) |
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If abandonment, who moved out of the marital home? (skip this if abandonment not the grounds)Plaintiff Defendant |
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If abandonment, last date when you lived together (skip this if abandonment not the grounds) |
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If sexual abandonment, last date when you had relations with your spouse (skip this if sexual abandonment not the grounds) |
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Complete address where you & your spouse were living together when the grounds you selected above occurred (skip this if abandonment not the grounds) |
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CHILDREN |
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Number of children (with your spouse) under 21Number of children (with your spouse) over 21 or otherwise
emancipated (living on their own) |
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| If no children, indicate "0" above and skip the rest of this section. Go to Marital Property. | |
Child #1NameSSN Date of birth |
Child #2NameSSN Date of birth |
Child #3NameSSN Date of birth |
Child #4NameSSN Date of birth |
Any children expected?Yes No |
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Who will the children live with primarily?Me (plaintiff) Spouse (defendant)Other |
Who shall have legal custody of the children?*Me (plaintiff) Spouse (defendant)Joint (both)
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Have you ever been to Family Court with your spouse?YesNo If yes, please provide the following: CHILD SUPPORTCourt docket no.County Date of Order CUSTODYCourt docket no.County Date of Order VISITATIONCourt docket no.County Date of Order Copies of all court orders will be required. Please email to NYCLawFirm@gmail.com or fax to (917) 386-2542. |
Visitation by spouseReasonable rights of visitation away from custodial residence (meaning you and your spouse get along and can work out visits on your own)Visitation pursuant to existing court order Visitation pursuant to a specific schedule that I will provide (extra cost) |
Health insurance for childrenProvided by me (Plaintiff)Provided by Defendant Name of insurance companyAddress of insurance companyID number |
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Child support:How much child support is to be paid by non-custodial parent?(please indicate per week, per month, or per year)
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| Plaintiff annual gross income | Defendant annual gross income |
| If unemployed, plaintiff annual gross income
Specify: SSI SSD Public assistance |
If unemployed, defendant annual income
Specify: SSI SSD Public assistance |
| Child support is to be paid: Directly from non-custodial to custodial parent Through the Support Collection Unit of NY State |
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Name and address of NON-custodial parent's employer (required)
Plaintiff's prior addresses for the last 5 years (required) Defendant's prior addresses for the last 5 years (required) |
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MARITAL PROPERTY |
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| Is there any property, bank accounts, retirement accounts, debts, etc. that need to be divided in a written agreement? Yes No | |
| If you answered yes above, please provide precise details regarding who gets what. |
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| Do you have a retirement
account, pension, 401k etc.?
Yes No Does your spouse have a retirement account, pension, 401k etc.? Yes No |
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RESIDENCY |
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Please choose the statement which best describes your situation. If the first statement is accurate, please leave it checked.Plaintiff has been a resident of New York for a continuous period of at least two years immediately preceding filing for divorce.(please leave this one checked if it is true)Defendant has been a resident of New York for a continuous period of at least two years immediately preceding filing for divorce.
The grounds for divorce occurred in New York, and both parties were residents of New York at the time of filing for divorce.
Both spouses were married in New York as husband and wife, and either spouse is and has been a resident of New York for a continuous period of one year immediately preceding the divorce action.
Both spouses have resided in New York as husband and wife, and either spouse is a resident of New York when the action commenced, and has been a resident of New York for a continuous period of a year immediately preceding the action.
The grounds for divorce occurred in New York, and either spouse has been a resident of New York for a continuous period of one year before filing for divorce.
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SPOUSAL SUPPORT |
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| Are you or your spouse seeking spousal support? Yes No | |
| If you answered yes above, please provide precise details |
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PAYMENT PREFERENCES |
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If payment has not already been made, how would you like to make payment?One payment in advance (get the lowest price)Two payments.. 50% down and 50% in 30 days (adds $100 additional cost) |
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By what method do you want to pay?Credit/debit card (fastest method)Check/money order |
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How would you like your case handled?
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