What Makes a Divorce Uncontested in NY?
Quick Answer: Divorce is uncontested when both spouses agree on all terms including grounds, property division, custody, support, and all settlement terms without court intervention.
Key Requirements
Complete Agreement: Both agree on everything, no disputed issues, willing to sign all forms, cooperative throughout process.
What Must Be Agreed: Grounds for divorce, all property and debt division, child custody and visitation, child support amount, spousal maintenance if any, who keeps marital home, division of retirement accounts, health insurance continuation.
Uncontested vs Contested
| Uncontested | Contested |
|---|---|
| Full agreement | Any disagreement |
| 3-6 months | 1-2+ years |
| ,000-,000 | 5,000- ,000+ |
| No trial | May need trial |
| Less stress | High stress |
Can Still Have Lawyers
Uncontested does not mean no lawyers. Can have: Attorney draft agreement, lawyer review documents, legal advice throughout, representation at any hearings.