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New York Divorce Law and Legal Resource

New York divorce forms — New York divorce law still uses a “fault” system for many divorces, based on grounds such as cruel treatment or adultery. The law is complicated and a contested divorce may take years to settle.
New York CourtHelp — offers general guidance about custody arrangements in the state. The website features information about:
  • Legal definitions of custody, including the difference between joint and single custody
  • The legal standard of what’s “best for the child”
  • Factors the court uses in deciding custody
  • How a record of domestic violence influences visitation decisions
  • Who will represent the child in court
  • How relations may win custody

The New York State Unified Court System — offers free instruction booklets and forms for people starting a divorce. The website strongly advises getting an attorney’s help even for an uncontested divorce, to clarify the issues facing you and your spouse.
New York CourtHelp — is a state-run website offering basic guidance about divorce, including:
  • Starting a divorce
  • Getting a judge
  • Changing your name after divorce
  • How to look at your case file

Women’s Law Center, New York — has a detailed website about divorce issues. Resources featured are:
  • What is required to get a divorce in New York
  • No-fault divorce based on legal separation
  • Fault divorce based on grounds such as adultery
  • Division of marital property
  • Debts
  • Custody
  • Child and spousal support

The Divorce Law Center — is a quick and easy way to get questions answered regarding divorce and related topics, such as:
  • Grounds for divorce
  • No-fault divorce
  • Online divorce forms and kits
  • Retirement plans, social security benefits
  • Property distribution

New York Divorce Lawyers — is a free online directory of divorce attorneys searchable by county, city or zip code. Easy and quick to use, you may phone or e-mail an experienced attorney with your questions.

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