Frequently Asked Questions

About New York City Divorce Online

New York City Divorce Online is a fast way to get an uncontested divorce. Your divorce will be handled by professional and licensed attorneys. New York City Divorce Online was created to be a private, prompt and efficient way to terminate your marriage in the privacy of your own home. There is no need for you to make any court appearances or take time out of your busy schedule to visit a law office.

Does my spouse have to sign the divorce papers?
New York City Divorce Online will get you a divorce without your spouse's signature as long as your spouse does not contest the divorce.

Can I still get divorced if I cannot find my spouse?
Yes. nycdivorceonline.com will still get you divorced if you cannot find your spouse as along as you provide a last known mailing address for your spouse.

Why should I use New York City Divorce Online?
New York City Divorce Online is the fastest and most affordable way to get an uncontested divorce without a court appearance or visiting a law office... You can get divorced using New York City Divorce Online as long as You Or Your spouse live in the State of New York.

If you qualify, complete the questionnaire and your divorce will be processed the same day.

How does the process work?
If you qualify, complete a brief questionnaire. Then, within four days, you will receive documents in the mail for you to sign and return in a pre-paid envelope (To ensure receipt these same documents will also be sent to you via fax and e-mail, if requested). Soon after, you will receive a certified copy of your divorce in the mail.

What are court costs?
Court costs are the out of pocket expenses New York City Divorce Online has to pay when we do your divorce. New York City Divorce will pay the following court costs:
filing fees-$335
process server-$150
certified copy-$50
certified mailing-$25

How much will my uncontested divorce cost?
The total cost will only be a flat fee of $799 and nothing more.

Do I have to live in New York City to get my divorce using New York City Divorce Online?
No. In order to get a divorce in New York City you Or your spouse only have to have a mailing address anywhere in the State of New York.

Are there any guarantees that you will receive your divorce?
If your spouse does not challenge the divorce by filing an answer in court and we do not obtain a divorce for you then we will return your money to you.

What is an answer?
An answer is a formal written statement that admits or denies the allegations in the Divorce. It is filed at court.

How long does the entire process take?
The entire process takes about 5 months. The time it takes for you to receive your divorce largely depends on the workload of the court in your county.

What is a child of the marriage?
A Child of the marriage is a child that was born or adopted by the parents during the course of the marriage.

What is an Uncontested Divorce?
Uncontested Divorce means that you and your spouse have agreed on how to divide your property as well as issues relating to your children, such as custody and visitation rights