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New York · Uncontested Divorce

Two ways to end your marriage in New York — choose your level of help.

File it yourself for $79, or hand it to an attorney from $1,200. Both paths are built around New York's pro se uncontested divorce process under DRL §170(7).

See both options ↓ Call 718-675-6729
✓ NY State Bar admitted
✓ All 62 NY counties
✓ With or without spouse's signature
Two paths · Same outcome

Pick the level of work you want to do.

Both options use the same New York uncontested divorce procedure. The only thing that changes is how much you handle yourself.

DIY · You file Most popular

The $79 Packet

17 court-ready documents, generated from a 10-minute intake. You print, sign, notarize, and file at your county courthouse.

$79 flat fee · pay once
  • ✓Summons & Complaint, all required affidavits, Note of Issue, Findings of Fact, Judgment of Divorce
  • ✓Filled Request for Judicial Intervention (UD-13) and Certificate of Dissolution (DOH-2168)
  • ✓Plain-English Quick Start Guide and step-by-step filing checklist
  • ✓Works whether your spouse signs or has to be served
  • ✓24-hour refund window if you haven't downloaded
You handle: the courthouse trips, the notary, the index number, and (if applicable) hiring or recruiting a process server.
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Attorney · We file Hands-off

Full-Service Representation

An attorney prepares every document, files at the courthouse, serves your spouse, and obtains the signed Judgment of Divorce. You receive it in the mail.

Spouse will sign
$1,200
+ court fees
Spouse won't sign
$1,500
incl. process server
  • ✓Attorney drafts and files every document
  • ✓Personal service of process arranged for you
  • ✓Direct line to the attorney for case updates
  • ✓Final Judgment of Divorce mailed to you
  • ✓Already paid $79 for DIY? It credits toward this.
You handle: a 10-minute intake call. That's it.
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Side by side

What's actually different?

What you get DIY $79 Attorney $1,200+
Court-ready documents prepared✓✓
Step-by-step filing instructions✓✓
Filing at the courthouseYou go✓
Service of process on your spouseYou arrange✓
Direct attorney contact—✓
Notarization arrangedDIY (free at most banks)✓
Typical timeline (cooperative spouse)6–12 weeks6–12 weeks
Refund policy24-hr if not downloadedPer engagement letter

Court filing fees (set by New York, typically $335–$345) are paid separately to the County Clerk in both options.

About the attorney

Ettrick Campbell, Esq.

Easy Divorce Filing is a service offered by Ettrick Campbell, an attorney admitted to the New York State Bar. The DIY packet draws on the same document templates we use for our paying clients — the difference is who does the courthouse work.

Both products are designed for the same kind of New York case: a clean uncontested divorce under DRL §170(7), with no minor children of the marriage and no disputed assets. If your situation is more complicated, call us before purchasing anything — we'll tell you honestly which path fits, or whether you need different counsel altogether.

Office: 10308 Avenue K, Brooklyn, NY 11236
Frequently asked

Common questions

What is an uncontested divorce in New York?
An uncontested divorce is one where both spouses agree on every issue — the divorce itself, division of property, spousal support, and (if applicable) custody. In New York, uncontested divorces filed under DRL §170(7) — irretrievable breakdown — are the fastest and least expensive route. They can be handled with or without your spouse's signature, but they require either active consent or proper service of process.
Can I get divorced if my spouse won't sign?
Yes. If your spouse won't sign, you serve them with the Summons and Complaint through a process server (anyone over 18 who is not a party to the case). After service, New York imposes a 40-day waiting period during which your spouse can respond. If they don't, you proceed by default. Both the $79 DIY packet and the $1,500 attorney service handle this scenario.
How long does an uncontested divorce take?
If your spouse signs the Affirmation of Defendant, expect about 6 to 12 weeks from filing to judgment, depending on court backlog. If your spouse doesn't sign and must be served, add the 40-day waiting period — total time is typically 3 to 5 months.
Do I really need a lawyer?
You're legally permitted to file pro se in New York. The $79 DIY packet is built for that. A lawyer is recommended if your case has complications: minor children, disputed assets, retirement accounts, real estate, an unknown spouse address, or any sign that your spouse may contest. The full-service attorney option starts at $1,200.
What is the difference between the $79 packet and the $1,200 service?
The $79 DIY packet is 17 court-ready documents you print, sign, notarize, and file yourself. You handle the courthouse trips, the index number, and (if needed) hiring a process server. The $1,200 attorney service is full representation: the firm prepares, files, serves, and obtains the Judgment of Divorce on your behalf. You receive the final judgment in the mail.

Ready to start?

Pick the level of help that fits your week — or call and we'll tell you which one we'd recommend for your situation.

Start the $79 packet Call 718-675-6729