Prequalification for New York Divorce Online

We understand that navigating divorce can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re not sure if you meet the legal requirements to proceed online. That’s why we’ve developed a user-friendly Initial Qualification Questionnaire available right on our homepage—designed to help you quickly and confidently determine whether you qualify to use our New York Divorce Online services.

This process is completely free, and you won’t be asked to pay anything to complete it.

Filing for divorce in New York can be simple—as long as both parties meet a few basic legal and procedural requirements. Before we draft any paperwork, we ask a short series of questions to confirm that your case qualifies for an uncontested divorce, which is what our service supports.

Below, we walk you through these key qualifications so you can understand what’s needed and feel confident moving forward.

Residency requirements in New York

To file for divorce in New York, at least one spouse must currently reside in the state. However, for our uncontested divorce process, it’s ideal—and often required—that both spouses live in New York at the time of filing.

Why does this matter? If both spouses live in New York:

• The process is simpler and faster

• The courts can more easily accept and process the filing

• There are fewer complications around service and jurisdiction

If only one of you currently lives in the state, your case may still be eligible, depending on your shared history in New York. In those cases, our team will review your specific situation more closely before proceeding.

You must know where your spouse is

Uncontested divorce relies on cooperation and clear communication. That means it's essential for you to know your spouse’s current address or whereabouts so we can ensure proper delivery of legal documents.

If you’ve lost contact with your spouse or can’t locate them, a different type of divorce—known as a divorce by publication—may be required. We do not currently support publication divorces.

If your spouse is in touch and willing to sign, even if you live separately, your case likely qualifies.

Agreement between you and your spouse

To proceed with an uncontested divorce in New York, you and your spouse must already have—or be prepared to have—a full agreement on the terms of the divorce. This includes:

• Division of marital property and debts

• Custody, visitation, and support (if you have children)

If you're still negotiating, that’s okay—but we recommend finalizing the details before starting the paperwork process. Our role is to formalize your mutual agreement, not to mediate disputes.

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