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Find out if you qualify to divorce online

  • Find your divorce courts contact information
  • Learn if you can use this website for your divorce
  • Begin the divorce process in New York online
  • Learn more about New York divorce laws
  • Divorce Court Guarantee

How it works?

Confirm you qualify to use New York Divorce Online then complete Two Easy Steps:
STEP 1: You answer questions online. The attorney drafts paperwork to initiate your divorce. You sign and notarize your documents online. The attorney files them with the court and obtains our Index Number. ($245 service fee*/$230 court fee)
STEP 2: The attorney drafts more documents. You and your spouse sign and notarize them online. The attorney files and finalizes your agreed divorce with the court. ($320 service fee*/$155 court fee).
File the papers with the court (online option)*Service fees are inclusive of both the attorney fee and remote online notary fee. Court fees are separate from service fees
$5 administrative payment processing fee applies at checkout for credit card or manual payment handling (Zelle/money order).

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Cost of Divorce in New York

We use clear, flat-rate pricing, with no hidden fees or subscriptions.

New York divorces can be completed in two ways: fully online through an uncontested process, or through a traditional attorney-handled divorce. Online divorce is ideal for spouses who have already reached agreement and want a fast, affordable, and fully digital experience. Traditional divorce remains an option, but it is often slower, more expensive, and significantly more stressful due to court hearings, attorney scheduling, and hourly billing.

Cost Comparison: Online Divorce vs. Traditional Divorce (New York)

Cost Category Online Divorce (New York Divorce Online) Traditional Attorney-Handled Divorce
Index Case Review and Document Drafting + Online Notarization $245 total No standard price; varies by attorney
Index Case Review and Document Drafting + Notarization Instructions $475 total Additional hourly billing applies
Court Filing Fees Mandatory: $230 (Index Court Fee) + $155 (RJI Court Fee)*

*We do NOT file your documents, you must file pro se.
Mandatory: $230 (Index Court Fee) + $155 (RJI Court Fee)
Attorney Billing No hourly billing $300–$450/hr*
Timeline Often much faster Often several months or longer
Appointments / Court Visits Possible, but not always necessary Likely required
Typical Total Cost $720 + Court Fees + admin fees Typical NY divorce cost: $10,000–$17,000+*

The Cost of a New York Divorce

The cost of a New York divorce varies from case to case. Factors include court fees, attorney fees, document preparation, trial preparation, mediation, and other professional services. Because these costs can accumulate quickly, it is important to consider the total cost as a combination of all required fees.

New York Court Fees

There are two mandatory court fees:

  • $230 - Index Court Fee (Initial Filing)
  • $155 - RJI Court Fee (Calendar Placement & Finalization)

These court fees apply to every divorce unless you qualify for a court-approved fee waiver. We can provide the waiver form if appropriate.

Cost of Online Divorce in New York

New York requires two separate court actions to complete a divorce.
Your online divorce is completed in two phases, each with a clear, fixed price.

A $5 administrative processing fee applies to all credit/debit card and manual payments (Zelle or money order).

Phase 1 – Total Cost: $245

Breakdown:

  • Service Fees: $245 (Attorney’s fee + Remote Online Notary)
  • Court Fee: $230 (paid directly to the Court and you file pro se)
  • A $5 administrative processing fee applies to all payments made

Includes:

  • Access to online questionnaire
  • Attorney preparation of all initial documents
  • Online notary support
  • Filing instructions
  • Attorney review

Phase 2 – Total Cost: $475

Includes:

  • All documents required for finalization
  • Notarization and Filing Instructions

Additional Fees (Only if Applicable)

Below are the optional services available for New York divorces. All documents and filings are prepared by a licensed New York attorney. Clear, flat-rate pricing applies to all services.

  • In-Person Hearing – $475
  • Virtual Hearing – $300
  • Document Revisions (Unfiled Documents) – $50
  • Document Revisions (Court-Filed Documents) – $100
  • Revisions of Court-Filed Documents (Complex Updates) – $150
  • Notice to Dismiss or Withdraw – $100
  • Statement of Net Worth – $150

Attorney-caused errors are always corrected at no charge.

A $5 administrative processing fee applies to all payments made.

Cost of Traditional Divorce in New York

Traditional attorney-managed divorces in New York can become expensive very quickly due to hourly billing, required filings, and the number of court procedures involved. Verified legal cost studies consistently show the following statewide ranges:

Attorney Hourly Rates in New York

$300–$450 per hour (Varies by county and firm; consistent across multiple legal cost reports.)

Typical Total Divorce Cost in New York

$10,000–$17,000+ 

More complex or high-conflict cases – especially those involving custody disputes, financial discovery, or property division – often exceed $20,000–$30,000.

Mandatory Court Fees

  • $230 – Index filing fee to obtain an Index Number
  • $155 – RJI filing fee to place the case on the matrimonial calendar
    These fees are required in every New York divorce unless waived by the court.

Why Costs Increase in Traditional NY Divorces

Traditional divorce involves multiple billable components, including:

  • Consultations and strategy meetings
  • Drafting and revising pleadings
  • Discovery (document requests, subpoenas, financial disclosures)
  • Attorney negotiations with the spouse or opposing counsel
  • Mediation, if required
  • Pre-trial conferences
  • Court hearings
  • Settlement drafting and revisions

Because each step is billed hourly, even a small disagreement can generate thousands in additional fees.

Why Online Divorce Costs Less

Online uncontested divorce avoids:

  • Hourly attorney fees
  • Multiple in-person meetings
  • Court dates
  • Mediation
  • Complex discovery
  • Delays based on attorney or court schedules

And provides:

  • Transparent pricing
  • Remote notarization in the Index Phase
  • Full online document preparation
  • Faster timelines
  • Affordable attorney-prepared filings

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