New York divorce, explained
Plain-English guides to how divorce works in New York, each with the rule up front and links to the official sources. General information, not legal advice.
How a New York divorce works
The steps, the rules on who can file, the court fees, and what happens after you sign.
Money, property and support
How New York works out child support and spousal maintenance, and how property, pensions and the house are divided.
Children and parenting
Custody terms, parenting plans and holiday schedules that work for both homes.
Choosing how to divorce
Mediation, collaborative divorce, doing it yourself, and when mediation is not the right fit.
Calculators and quick answers
Estimate support with New York’s 2026 figures, or get a short answer to a common question.