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New York Divorce Filing Guide

Key fees, step-by-step instructions, and important deadlines — specific to New York. Sourced from official state and court websites.

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New York Divorce Filing — Key Numbers

$335
Filing fee
$60
Service (sheriff)
$8
Certified copy
No
Parenting class req.
Check with court
E-filing available
New York note
New York uses a step-based fee structure (index number, Request for Judicial Intervention, etc.). This tool shows a typical total for a straightforward case.

Step-by-Step: Divorce Filing in New York

  1. 1

    Confirm you meet New York's residency requirement before filing.

  2. 2

    Prepare your petition for dissolution of marriage. File at the county courthouse (fee: $335).

  3. 3

    Serve your spouse — by sheriff ($60) or private process server, or by publication if spouse can't be located.

  4. 4

    Complete mandatory financial disclosures — both parties typically must exchange financial information.

  5. 5

    Negotiate and finalize your marital settlement agreement covering property, debts, and support.

  6. 6

    Attend any required court hearings. Bring your settlement agreement, financial disclosures, and ID.

  7. 7

    Receive the final decree. Request a certified copy for your records.

Can't afford the filing fee?

New York courts offer fee waivers (In Forma Pauperis) for filers below 125–200% of the federal poverty level. Ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form before paying. → New York fee waiver guide

Data sourced from official New York government and court websites. Updated May 2026. Always verify current fees with your local courthouse before filing.

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