DIVORCE FORMS

The New York State Unified Court System offers free instruction booklets and forms for people starting a divorce.

Before you use the booklets and forms, we strongly suggest that you give serious thought to using a lawyer for your divorce, even if you believe that your divorce will be “uncontested” (i.e., your spouse will not oppose the divorce in any way). There can be a lot more to think about than just ending the marriage and filling out court papers. (For example, there may be property to divide between you and your spouse, or you may need an Order of Protection and/or child support and other financial support, among other things.)

If you are unsure how to find a lawyer, these resources can help you:

• Call the New York State Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service (toll free) at 1-800-342-3661;
• Go to lawhelp.org if you cannot afford a lawyer;
• Visit the court system's courthelp website;
• Contact your local bar association for a referral;
• If you live in the New York City area, go to the Collaborative Family Law Center to learn if you may be eligible for reduced-fee or free collaborative law services through a court-sponsored pilot program.
• Ask at any courthouse about lawyer referral services.

Official Statewide Forms

• For attorneys and self-represented litigants
• Valid throughout New York State
• Required by Court Rules

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Net Worth Statement			*
Preliminary Conference Warning: Prior to using this form, please contact your local Supreme Court Clerks Office to determine if they have additional requirements.			*
SC-1 Temporary Order of Protection (Supreme Court)			*
SC-2 Order of Protection (Supreme Court)			*

Forms For Privately Paid Law Guardians
(in the 1st, 2nd, and 4th Departments)

Optional Attorney and Self-Represented Forms

• Used to ask the court for relief
• Confirm that these forms are valid in your county

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Affidavit in Support of Motion for Contempt
Affirmation of Counsel Regarding Forensic Reports
Contempt of Court
Affidavit in Support of Motion for Money Judgment
Order to Show Cause for Money Judgment
Order to Show Cause for Temporary Relief
Parenting Plan
Affidavit in Support of Motion for Temporary Relief
Affidavit in Support of Order to Show Cause to Vacate Default Judgment
Order to Show Cause to Vacate Default Judgment

General Divorce Sample (Part Forms)

• For Judges

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Order Assigning 18-B Law Guardian
Order Assigning Counsel Pursuant to Judiciary Law 35(8)
Order Appointing Forensic Evaluator for Custody Proceedings
Order Appointing Appraiser/Evaluator (Short Form)
Order Appointing Appraiser/Evaluator (Long Form)
Order of Arrest and Commitment
Consolidation Order
Order of Contempt and Arrest
Decision After Trial #1
Decision After Trial #2
Discovery Order #1
Discovery Order #2
Enforcement Order #1
Enforcement Order #2
Stipulation for Referral to Family Case Analyst
Stipulation/Order for Referral to Family Case Analyst (custody/visitation)
Stipulation/Order for Referral to Family Case Analyst (issues to be resolved)
Order for Referral to Family Case Analyst
Matrimonial Intake Sheet
Interim Counsel Fee Order
Law Guardian Appointment Information Form
No Adjournment Order
Affidavit Of Appearance & Adoption of Oral Stipulation
Parenting Plan
Preclusion Order
Reargument Order
Renewal Order
Resettlement Order
Order Imposing Sanctions
Support Referral Order
Order for Supervised Visitation
Order Appointing Real Estate Appraiser
Petition for Order Terminating or Severing Lease or Rental Agreement
Order on Petition Pursuant to RPL §227-c for Termination or Severance of Lease or Rental Agreement

OmniForms:
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