In New York, an uncontested divorce is possible when you and your spouse agree to grounds for divorce, in addition to settling or having settled all issues that need to be addressed prior to filing for divorce. 
Such issues can include:

• Grounds for Divorce
• Custody and Visitation
• Equitable Distribution
• Child Support
• Spousal support/Maintenance 
• Marital Debt

Filing for an uncontested divorce can save parties time, money, and headaches that often result from litigation and court appearances. 
Find out if filing an uncontested divorce is right for you. 

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For those who would like to or need to proceed pro se (unrepresented by a lawyer), NYS Courts Office for Justices Initiatives offers Free Help with (certain) Uncontested Divorces. This program employs the help of volunteer lawyers and is available to those who wish to have divorce papers prepared by video conference for people who fit the following criteria. You MUST:

• Have agreed to divorce with your partner/spouse; and
• have a marriage that has been over for at least six (6) months and cannot be saved; and
• Know where their spouse lives: and
• Do not have children under the age of 2

To use this program, the following technology is required:

• Stable internet connection
• Computer (Windows or Mac) or
• Smartphone or Tablet (Android or iPhone)

To apply, click on the link below to complete and submit this form:

• Uncontested Divorce Volunteer Lawyer Program 

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*PLEASE NOTE: FILLING OUT THE ABOVE FORM DOES NOT CREATE AN ATTORNEY CLIENT RELATIONSHIP FOR THE UNCONTESTED DIVORCE VOLUNTEER LAWYER PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM IS LISTED HERE TO ASSIST PRO SE LITIGANTS WHO QUALIFY FOR THE PROGRAM AND WISH TO PROCEED ON THEIR OWN AND/OR CANNOT AFFORD TO ENLIST AN ATTORNEY FOR UNCONTESTED DIVORCE.