Reviewed August 2026
Forms in New York
New York has no single numbered petition form like California's FL-100. A divorce action starts with a Summons with Notice or a Summons and Verified Complaint. For an uncontested case, you finish the filing with an Uncontested Matrimonial Packet, made up of UD-series forms. If you have children under 21, the packet must include a Child Support Worksheet (UD-8(3)), a Support Collection Unit Information Form (UD-8a) or NYS Case Registry Form, and a UCS-111 Child Support Summary Form. The New York Unified Court System fully revised the Uncontested Divorce Forms Packet effective March 1, 2026.
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Where to get official New York divorce forms
The New York Unified Court System publishes the official Uncontested Divorce Forms Packet on its court self-help pages and through the NYSCEF e-filing help system, which hosts the packet instructions directly. Some pages on the main nycourts.gov self-help site block automated tools. If a link fails to load, check the archived version on the Wayback Machine or search the site directly in a browser.
Starting the case: summons and complaint
A New York divorce action begins with either a Summons with Notice, a shorter document that only states a divorce action is starting, or a Summons and Verified Complaint, which lays out the grounds for divorce up front. For an uncontested divorce, you complete the case by e-filing the Uncontested Matrimonial Packet. It bundles the summons, complaint, judgment, and, where there are children under 21, the child support forms listed above.
Financial disclosure and UCCJEA information
Any New York divorce filing involving finances requires a Statement of Net Worth that discloses income, expenses, assets, and debts, per statewide matrimonial practice. Cases involving children require custody jurisdiction information consistent with the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, filed as part of the packet's parenting-related forms. The official sites don't list a separate, numbered UCCJEA affidavit; that information is built into the packet's other forms.
E-filing rules for matrimonial cases
22 NYCRR 202.16-c, the Rules Governing the Electronic Filing of Matrimonial Actions in Supreme Court, governs e-filing for matrimonial cases. E-filing for matrimonial cases was once consensual only: no party could be forced to e-file or be e-filed against, and an attorney could opt out with a letter of declination. Secondary reporting says mandatory e-filing expanded to matrimonial cases statewide around April 2025, excluding Allegany and Erie counties. The official sites don't confirm that expansion against the current 202.16-c text, so call the specific county Supreme Court to verify mandatory-filing status before you file.
Self-help network
New York organizes its self-help resources through the statewide CourtHelp system, plus individual Judicial District and county-level Supreme Court resources. Divorce cases are filed in the Supreme Court of the county where either spouse lives, so procedures and required local forms can vary by county even though the core UD-series packet is statewide.
Sources: NYSCEF: Uncontested Matrimonial instructions, NY Courts CourtHelp: Starting a divorce (archived, live nycourts.gov blocks automated fetches)
Not independently confirmed
- Whether mandatory e-filing for matrimonial actions has actually expanded statewide as of 2025-2026 reporting, and which counties (if any) remain excluded, against the current 22 NYCRR 202.16-c text
- Exact current name/number for a standalone UCCJEA affidavit distinct from the Uncontested Matrimonial Packet's other custody-related forms
- Whether a single fee-waiver sample form is now standardized statewide versus the non-uniform sample forms by court type described on nycourts.gov
Forms in New York: frequently asked questions
Does New York have a single numbered divorce petition form?+
No. A New York divorce action starts with a Summons with Notice or a Summons and Verified Complaint, not a numbered petition. For an uncontested case, you complete the filing with a UD-series Uncontested Matrimonial Packet rather than one standalone form.
What forms are required if I have children under 21 in a New York divorce?+
The Uncontested Matrimonial Packet must include a Child Support Worksheet (UD-8(3)), a Support Collection Unit Information Form (UD-8a) or NYS Case Registry Form, and a UCS-111 Child Support Summary Form, on top of the standard packet documents.
Is e-filing required for a New York divorce?+
It depends on when and where you file. 22 NYCRR 202.16-c governs matrimonial e-filing, and reporting indicates mandatory e-filing expanded to most counties around April 2025, excluding a couple of counties. Confirm current mandatory status with your county's Supreme Court before you file.
Where do I find the current New York Uncontested Divorce packet?+
Find it through the New York Unified Court System's CourtHelp divorce resources and the NYSCEF e-filing help pages, which host the packet's current instructions. The packet was fully revised effective March 1, 2026.
Is there a fee waiver for New York divorce filing fees?+
Yes, but there's no single statewide numbered fee-waiver form. You request relief by filing a Motion with a sworn Affidavit under CPLR 1101/1102. The court's own guidance says there's no official form for this request, and different judges may ask for different supporting information.
Does New York require a financial disclosure form in a divorce?+
Yes. New York matrimonial practice requires a Statement of Net Worth disclosing each spouse's income, expenses, assets, and debts. Courts use it across contested and uncontested cases where financial issues are part of the filing.
This page is general information about forms in New York, not legal advice for your situation. Laws, fees, and procedures change over time; confirm current details with New York's own courts before relying on anything here. Virdix is not a law firm and is not licensed to practice law in New York. Virdix does not prepare or file New York divorce paperwork. It is not a substitute for an attorney licensed in New York.
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