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New York Divorce Guide

Everything you need to know about filing for divorce in New York. Residency requirements, court processes, support calculations, and more.

Overview

Residency Requirement

12 months

Grounds for Divorce

Fault & No-Fault

Filing Process

Court System

Supreme Court

Filing Fees

$335-$380

Key Steps

7 guided steps

Support & Custody

Support Calculation Method

Income Shares Model

New York uses the income shares model to determine child support obligations. Key factors include each parent's income, number of children, healthcare costs, and childcare expenses.

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