See if you qualify to use New York Divorce Online.

In order to process your divorce case accurately we need to determine your situation with your spouse.

Do you know the whereabouts of your spouse?

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If you are unable to locate your spouse you can still divorce by way of a Publication Divorce. This requires you to search for your divorce then get the court’s permission to provide notice by way of publication. New York Divorce Online can assist you initiating your divorce. Once publication is completed your divorce case proceeds like other divorce cases.

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The fastest way to divorce in New York is by way of agreement with your spouse. In this scenario you and your spouse reach an agreement on how to divide your property and assets. You and your spouse both sign the divorce paperwork. If your spouse will not sign the paperwork or you haven’t reached an agreement with your spouse you will have to initiate your divorce and then notify your spouse. Your spouse may then choose to respond to the divorce. If not you may complete the divorce without your spouse’s participation. If you have lost contact with your spouse and can’t find your spouse, you are required to provide a public notice to your spouse.