How Long Does an Uncontested Divorce Take in New York? - Richard Roman Shum
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From Law Office of Richard Roman Shum, Esq. - How Long Does an Uncontested Divorce Take in New York? explores the timeline, filing steps, paperwork, costs, and court procedures involved in an uncontested divorce in New York. This podcast episode discusses why most uncontested divorces take three to six months, how New York County Supreme Court processing can affect Manhattan cases, and why accurate paperwork is essential from the start.
Listeners will learn what qualifies as an uncontested divorce, including agreement on property division, debt allocation, spousal maintenance, child custody, visitation, and child support. The episode also covers New York residency requirements under N.Y. Domestic Relations Law § 230 and the commonly used no-fault ground of irretrievable breakdown under N.Y. Domestic Relations Law § 170(7).
The discussion walks through the Traditional filing method and Joint filing method, including documents such as the Summons with Notice, Verified Complaint, Affidavit of Service, Affidavit of Plaintiff, Affidavit of Defendant, Joint Affirmation of Facts and Agreement, Settlement Agreement, Note of Issue, Request for Judicial Intervention, Proposed Judgment of Divorce, Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, and Certificate of Dissolution of Marriage.
Featuring insights connected to Richard Roman Shum, a Manhattan family law attorney, this episode also explains potential delays involving court backlogs, service of process, child-related documentation, and rejected filings. It highlights the Law Office of Richard Roman Shum, Esq., located at 20 Clinton Street in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, serving New York County and surrounding boroughs, and shares how listeners can contact the firm at (646) 259-3416.
Law Office of Richard Roman Shum, Esq
20 Clinton St FRNT 5D, New York, NY 10002
(646) 259-3416