Complete Uncontested Divorce Forms Checklist for New York

Filing for uncontested divorce in New York requires specific forms to be completed accurately. This comprehensive checklist ensures you don’t miss any required documents during your filing process.

Primary Required Forms

1. Summons with Notice (Form UD-1) or Summons and Verified Complaint

This is the document that officially starts your divorce case. You have two options:

• Summons with Notice: Shorter form that doesn’t require detailed grounds
• Summons and Verified Complaint: More detailed, includes all divorce information upfront

Where to get it: NY Courts website or your county clerk’s office

2. Verified Complaint (Form UD-2)

Required if you used Summons with Notice. Details the grounds for divorce and what you’re requesting from the court.

3. Affidavit of Defendant (Form UD-6)

Your spouse signs this acknowledging receipt of divorce papers and agreeing to the divorce.

Financial Disclosure Documents

5. Statement of Net Worth (Form UD-8)

Comprehensive financial disclosure including income from all sources, assets and property, debts and liabilities, and monthly expenses. Both spouses must complete separate forms.

6. Settlement Agreement

The most important document outlining property division, debt allocation, child custody arrangements, child support amounts, and spousal maintenance if applicable.

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