Husband Petition For Dissolution In Nassau
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The divorce process begins with the filing of a "Summons with Notice" or a "Summons and Complaint." These documents are filed with the Nassau County Clerk's Office.
The process of divorce involves the following steps: File the Divorce Petition. Request Temporary Court Orders (if necessary) File Proof of Service. Negotiate a Settlement (not a requirement) Go to Trial, (if necessary) Get a final Judgment.
For an uncontested divorce with agreement on all issues like property division, child custody and child support, the divorce process in New York typically takes 3 to 6 months.
The divorce process begins with the filing of a "Summons with Notice" or a "Summons and Complaint." These documents are filed with the Nassau County Clerk's Office.
Some uncontested divorces are resolved as quickly as six weeks, while others can take six months or more. Since New York does not have a waiting period, a divorce that both parties agree on takes roughly 3 months for the papers to be filed with the court.
The average timeline for a divorce in New York is approximately 9.5 months. As compared to the national average of 11 months, New York generally has a fast process. The reason for the quicker timeline is New York's decision to forego a waiting period prior to a divorce.
The Supreme Court of the State of New York is the only court that handles divorce cases, and a Supreme Court judge is the only person who can legally grant a divorce. You should go to the Supreme Court in the county where you or your spouse now live. You cannot get a divorce in Family Court.
For an uncontested divorce with agreement on all issues like property division, child custody and child support, the divorce process in New York typically takes 3 to 6 months.
