If you are wondering how quickly you can get a divorce in New York and want to know the fastest way to do so, this video provides helpful information. In order to have a quick divorce in New York, it is important for both spouses to agree on the distribution of property, custody of children, and support and visitation. Additionally, there are specific residency requirements that must be met. If you were married in another state, either you or your spouse must have lived in New York for at least two continuous years before filing for divorce. If you were married in New York or lived together in the state, you must have lived in New York for at least one continuous year. If you will be using grounds other than "irretrievable breakdown" for the divorce, you and your spouse must be able to show one continuous year of residence and that the grounds for divorce occurred in New York. One common legal reason cited for expedited divorces is the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage for a period of at least six months. Other grounds for divorce include adultery, imprisonment, legal separation for over a year, cruelty, and abandonment. It is recommended to use the no-fault option unless both parties agree to different grounds, as it can be stressful to place blame in public documents. The video also covers preparing to pay filing fees and potential fee waivers for low-income individuals. For an uncontested divorce with no children, you may qualify for the expedited uncontested divorce program if there are no children under the age of 21 born or adopted into the marriage and all property and debt division is agreed upon. This program only accepts no-fault divorces with no allegations of fault. To use this program, you must have a computer with Microsoft Word or the free Microsoft Word viewer and a printer to generate filing copies. The necessary information for the divorce includes names and contact information for the parties, the date and place of the marriage, and details of the settlement agreement. The settlement agreement can be relatively simple, stating that the parties have separated personal property and debts. If there are vehicles or leases, they should be listed individually, and if there is real estate involved, details about selling or keeping the property should be specified. Overall, following the step-by-step procedure and using the provided forms and instructions can help you achieve a quick divorce in New York.
