Start Your New York Divorce Online



Every state has different procedures and laws for completing a divorce.

With DivorceWriter you create the documents needed to complete a divorce yourself without a lawyer. The online interview covers property division, child custody, support, name changes, and more.

3 Step Process

Step 1

Choose your state of residence

Step 2

Find out if you qualify to complete
your own divorce

Step 3

Complete the online interview and receive your complete divorce package.

Do You Qualify for an Online Divorce?

If the following statements are true you qualify to complete your own divorce.

  • Your spouse is willing to sign the divorce papers.
  • The divorce is uncontested. (You and your spouse agree on how to divide your property, and all issues regarding children)
  • Having minor children does not prevent you from completing your own divorce.

New York Divorce Details

Use DivorceWriter to prepare your own New York Unified Court System official forms online and get divorced without a lawyer.

Divorce Made Easier

  • File by mail. File your divorce papers in person at the County Clerk's office or file everything by mail.
  • No divorce hearing. The judge will review your file and then mail the signed Judgment of Divorce to you.
  • No mandatory waiting period. Your divorce can be finalized in as little as 30-45 days.

Residency Requirements

If you both live in New York, you can file for divorce at any time no matter how long you've lived there.

If just one spouse lives in New York, that spouse must live in-state for two years before filing for divorce UNLESS you either (1) got married in New York, (2) lived in New York as a couple at some point during the marriage, OR (3) the grounds for your divorce (see below) occurred in New York, in which case the minimum residency requirement is only one year.

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Grounds for Divorce

If your marriage has been damaged beyond repair for at least six months, you can file a no-fault divorce in New York. While no-fault is easiest, you may select one of the six fault grounds instead if you prefer.

Where to File

New York divorces are filed at the County Clerk's office in the county where either spouse lives.

What is included in the DivorceWriter Package?

  • Includes all documents needed to complete your divorce.
  • Property division, debt, and spousal support are covered.
  • Child support, parenting plan, name restoration, and more.
  • Receive your package instantly online, or receive by mail.
  • Make unlimited changes for two years.
  • Note: The DivorceWriter fee does not include the filing fee charged by the Court Clerk in your county.

What Our Customers are Saying

"Divorce is the toughest thing that I have had to ever face. DivorceWriter helped make the paperwork and process smooth, efficient, and as painless as possible. Everything was delivered as promised, I was allowed to make changes after my paperwork was delivered, and the judge had absolutely no questions whatsoever regarding the paperwork. It truly was a very easy process." -Jeff P.