Court Filing & Document Retrieval in New York
Filing with the court — and getting certified copies back — is the step most people dread. SimpleDivorce e-files or counter-files your divorce paperwork and retrieves certified copies of your final decree so you don't have to visit the courthouse. In New York, about 3–6 months for an uncontested case, largely dependent on the county clerk's processing.
File My DivorceFiling in New York
Court: Supreme Court
Residency: Generally one spouse must have lived in New York continuously for at least 1–2 years (several residency options apply).
Filing fee: Approximately $335 in total court fees (index number plus filing fees; passed through at cost).
Waiting period: No fixed statutory waiting period; timing is driven by court processing.
How It Works
- Send us your completed, signed divorce forms
- We file with the correct court by e-filing or counter filing
- We pay the court filing fee on your behalf (passed through at cost)
- We retrieve certified copies of your stamped filing and final decree
FAQ
SimpleDivorce prepares your New York divorce paperwork and handles court filing & document retrieval start to finish. Generally one spouse must have lived in New York continuously for at least 1–2 years (several residency options apply).