Fillable Divorce Forms for New York With Instructions

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Affidavit of Defendant (UD-7)

AFFIDAVIT OF DEFENDANT (Form UD-7): To be Filled out by Defendant
Field 1: Insert the county in which the action is brought.
Field 2: Print the Plaintiff’s name.
Field 3: Insert the index number assigned to the action.
Field 4: Print the Defendant’s name.
Field 5: Insert the state and county in which the Defendant signed this affidavit.
Field 6: Print the Defendant’s name.
Field 7: Print the Defendant’s address.
Field 8: Defendant must check the appropriate box(es). The date of service and the grounds for divorce listed on the Summons With Notice or in the Verified Complaint also must be inserted.
Field 9: This section remains unchanged.
Field 10: Check the appropriate box.
Field 11: Check Section 4A if the Defendant waives service of all further papers in the action except for the final Judgment of Divorce. Check Section 4B if the Defendant wants to be served with all papers required to be served. The Defendant may strike any individual documents that the Defendant does not wish to be served with.

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Fillable Affidavit of Defendant UD-7

Affidavit of Plaintiff (UD-6)

AFFIDAVIT OF PLAINTIFF (Form UD-6):

Field 1: Insert the county in which you are bringing the action.
Field 2: Print the Plaintiff’s name.
Field 3: Insert the index number for the action.
Field 4: Print the Defendant’s name.
Field 5: Insert the state and county where Plaintiff signed this document.
Field 6: Insert the Plaintiff’s name.
Field 7: Print where the Plaintiff resides, the Defendant resides and their social security numbers.
Field 8: Address the residency requirements as explained on page two of this instruction booklet by checking the appropriate box or boxes.
Field 9: Insert the date the parties were married and the city, town or village; the county;
and the state where they were married. Strike the italicized word “not” in the following sentence if the parties were married by a clergyman, minister or by a leader of the Society
for Ethical Culture.
Field 10: If the word “not” is deleted, you must check one of the three options.[Do not complete Fields 11-13 if there are no children of the marriage (see page 7)]

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Affidavit of Plaintiff UD-6 Insturctions

Affidavit of Service (UD-3)

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE (Form UD-3):
This affidavit must be filled out by the person that serves the summons with notice or the summons and verified complaint on your spouse (the Defendant). You need not file this form if Defendant executes the Affidavit of Defendant (Form UD-7), which satisfies the proof of service requirement.
Field 1: Insert the county in which the action is brought as on prior forms.
Field 2: Print the Plaintiff’s name.
Field 3: Insert the index number.
Field 4: Print the Defendant’s name.
Field 5: Insert the state and county where the process server signed this document before a notary
public.
Fields 6,7: The process server must fill in his or her name and address.
Field 8: The process server must fill in the details of when and where the Defendant was served, and must check the appropriate boxes as to the documents that were served which must include the Notice of Automatic Orders and the Notice of Guideline Maintenance if the divorce was commenced on or after1/25/16.

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UD-3 Affidavit of Service New York Word Document

Note: if your action was commenced before January 25, 2016 , the Maintenance GuidelinesLaw will not apply. If there are children of the marriage under the age of 21 (see the definition on page 7),the Child Support Standards Chart must also be served on the Defendant. The chart is available at: https://newyorkchildsupport.com/quick_links.html.
Field 9: The process server must check the option that specifies how he or she identified the Defendant and check all the applicable identifying characteristics of the Defendant. If the first option is checked, the process server must describe how he or she became acquainted with the Defendant. If you provided the process server with the Defendant’s picture, or pointed out the Defendant to the process server, you must address this in the Affidavit of Plaintiff (Form UD-6).
Field 10: The process server must ask the Defendant whether he or she is a member of the military of this state or any other state or this nation. The process server should check box 6a if the Defendant states that he/she is not in the military. The process server should check box 6b if the Defendant says he/she is in the military and also complete the information as to the type of service in box 6b. If the Defendant does not answer the question as to military service, then the process server should check box 6c.
Field 11: The process server must sign the document when completed before a notary public.

Certificate of Dissolution

CERTIFICATE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE:

This form is required by the Department of Health. You must fill out the form, although you need not complete the section entitled “Confidential,” and submit it to the County Clerk’s Office with the filed papers.

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New York State Certificate of Dissolution

Child Support Worksheet (UD-8(3))

Like the Maintenance Guidelines Worksheet (FormUD-8(1), the Child Support Worksheet(Form
UD-8(3) requires financial information about the net annual income of the parties that you already
entered on the Annual Income Worksheet (Form UD-8(1)).
Although this document looks complicated, a careful, step-by-step approach should help you
complete it properly and without too much trouble. When things become complicated,
examples will be given. You should complete this form before you prepare the summons,
so that you can give the Defendant the required notice as to the amount of child support
demanded or offered, as the case may be. It may help to read through the form before you
begin.
Field 1: Insert the county in which you are bringing the action.
Field 2: Print the Plaintiff’s name.
Field 3: Print the Defendant’s name.

Field 4: Insert the index number assigned to the action.
Field 5: In some cases the Defendant prepares this form; Check the appropriate box to show
whether Plaintiff or Defendant prepared this form. This must be the same as shown
in the signature line.

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Child Support Worksheet Form UD-8(3) Sample on How to File

Field 6: Check the boxes in sections 2 and 3 if you have entered into a written agreement with your spouse about Child Support and have submitted it with this Worksheet. Check the box in section 4 if you are not represented by an attorney to acknowledge you have received a copy of the Child Support Standards Chart.

Judgment of Divorce (UD-11)

JUDGMENT OF DIVORCE (Form UD-11):

Fields 1-4: Do not fill in these sections. The court will fill in these fields.
Field 5: Print the Plaintiff’s name.
Field 6: Print the index number assigned to the case. Do not fill in the Calendar Number. Fill in the Social Security Number of the person who will be obligated to pay child support (if any).
Field 7: Print the Defendant’s name.
Field 8: Check the appropriate box. If you or your spouse want payments to be made to the Support Collection Unit, check the “Applicable” box. If there are no unemancipated children of the marriage, check the “Not Applicable” box.
Field 9: If you had an inquest/hearing before the court, check that box and fill in the date of the inquest. If you did not have an inquest, then the court will fill in the date.
Field 10: Check the appropriate box as to the method of service and whether service was made in New York State or outside of New York State.

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Judgment of Divorce Form NY

Notice of Settlement

If required by the court, or requested by the Defendant, fill out this form and serve it on the Defendant together with a copy of the orders and/or judgment being settled.

Field 1: Insert the county in which you are bringing the action.

Field 2: Insert the index number.

Field 3: Print the Plaintiff’s name.

Field 4: Print the Defendant’s name.

Field 5: Check the appropriate box or boxes as to the documents that are being noticed for settlement. Specify any other order(s) being submitted.

Field 6: Insert the address of the court in which the action is pending. Select a date that the Proposed Judgment of Divorce, Qualified Medical Child Support Order or any other order will be presented to the court, and insert that date.

Field 7: Insert the date the form is being prepared.

Field 8: Check the appropriate box as to who prepared the form and fill in the name, address and telephone number of that person.

Field 9: Check the appropriate box as to the person whom the Notice of Settlement is being served upon and fill in the name, address and telephone number of that person.

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Notice of Settlement NY Form

Summons (UD-1a)

1a. SUMMONS ( Form UD-1a): This form must be filed and served simultaneously with the Verified Complaint (Form UD-2). The Notice of Automatic Orders must, and the Notice Concerning Continuation of Health Care Coverage should, be served with the Summons.

Field 1: Put the index number in the space provided.

Field 2: Print the county in which you are bringing this action.

Field 3: Print the date the summons was filed.

Field 4: The same as field 2.

Field 5: Print the Plaintiff’s name.

Field 6: You must state the basis of venue, that is, why this case may be heard in the county you select. You have several options: Plaintiff’s residence (Plaintiff lives in the county), Defendant’s residence (Defendant lives in the county), or CPLR §509 (any other county so long as the Defendant does not object and the court accepts the case).

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Summons (UD-1a) Document Sample

Field 7: Provide where either the Plaintiff or the Defendant resides depending on which party’s residence was chosen as the basis of venue. For example, if the Plaintiff’s residence is listed as the basis for venue, place the Plaintiff’s address in this space. If Defendant’s residence is chosen, list the Defendant’s address in this space. If CPLR §509 is chosen, list the Plaintiff’s address in this space.

Field 8: Print the Defendant’s name.

Field 9: Check the appropriate box.

Field 10: Print the date you prepared the summons.

Field 11: Check the appropriate box.

Field 12: List your attorney’s address and telephone number. If you do not have an attorney, list your name, address and telephone number.

Summons with Notice (UD-1)

FORMS INSTRUCTIONS

If you have unemancipated children of the marriage under the age of twenty one (see the definition on page 7), please see the Annual Income Worksheet (Form UD-8(1) Instructions and the Child Support Worksheet (Form UD-8(3)) Instructions before you prepare the summons, so you can give the Defendant notice of the amount of child support demanded.

This form is used when commencing an action for divorce without a Verified Complaint. The Notice of Automatic Orders, Notice of Guideline Maintenance if the divorce was commenced on or after 1/25/16, and Child Support Standards Chart if applicable must, and the Notice Concerning Continuation of Health Care Coverage should, be served with the Summons with Notice. Note: if your action was commenced before January 25, 2016 , the Maintenance Guidelines Law will not apply.

SUMMONS WITH NOTICE (Form UD-1):
Field 1: Put the index number in the space provided.
Field 2: Print the county in which you are bringing this action.
Field 3: Print the date the summons was filed.
Field 4: The same as field 2.
Field 5: Print the Plaintiff’s name.

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Summons With Notice (Form UD-1)

Field 6: You must state the basis of venue, that is, why this case may be heard in the county you select. You have several options: Plaintiff’s residence (Plaintiff lives in the county), Defendant’s residence (Defendant lives in the county), or CPLR §509 (any other county so long as the Defendant does not object and the court accepts the case). If you choose a county where neither party resides, you must write in CPLR §509.
Field 7: Provide where either the Plaintiff or the Defendant resides depending on which party’s residence was chosen as the basis of venue. For example, if the Plaintiff’s residence is listed as the basis for venue, place the Plaintiff’s address in this space. If Defendant’s residence is chosen, list the Defendant’s address in this space. If CPLR §509 is chosen, list the Plaintiff’s address in this space.
Field 8: Print Defendant’s name.
Field 9: Check the appropriate box.
Field 10: Print the date you prepared the summons.
Field 11: Check the appropriate box.
Field 12: List your attorney’s address and telephone number. If you do not have an attorney, list your name, address and telephone number.
Field 13: Fill in the appropriate subdivision number and the grounds for divorce as indicated at the bottom of the form (see pages 3-5 in this booklet). Check with your local clerk’s office if you need additional information on where to learn about the grounds for divorce.

Sworn Statement of Removal of Barriers to Remarriage (UD-4)

SWORN STATEMENT OF REMOVAL OF BARRIERS TO REMARRIAGE (Form UD-4):

Field 1: Insert the county where you are bringing the action.

Field 2: Print the Plaintiff’s name.

Field 3: Print the index number assigned to the case.

Field 4: Print the Defendant’s name.

Field 5: Insert the state and county in which Plaintiff signed the statement.

Field 6: You must select either of the italicized statements by placing a check mark in the appropriate box. If you select the second box, attach a copy of Defendant’s waiver. If you checked the box in the Verified Complaint or Affidavit of Plaintiff that you “will” be taking these steps, you must have completed the steps before you file your papers.

Field 7: The Plaintiff must sign the form, which must be sworn to before a notary public.

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Sworn Statement of Removal of Barriers to Remarriage

4.a AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE (Form UD-4a): This form must be attached to and filed with the Sworn Statement of Removal of Barriers to Remarriage (Form UD-4)

Field 1: Insert the county where you are bringing the action.

Field 2: List the name and address of the individual serving the form on the Defendant.

Filed 3: Insert the date that the form was served. Fill in either the location where the party was personally served or the address to which the form was mailed.

Field 4: The server must sign before a notary public.

Field 5: If service of Sworn Statement of Removal of Barriers to Remarriage is acknowledged by your spouse, he or she must sign the Affidavit of Service.

UCS-111 Child Support Summary Form

UCS 111 (UCS DIVORCE & CHILD SUPPORT SUMMARY FORM):

The Unified Court System is required by law to collect various data concerning divorce proceedings involving child support. This form must be completed by the Plaintiff and submitted to the Supreme Court Clerk’s Office upon submission of the filed papers. The information reported on the form is confidential and will be used for statistical purposes only. It will not be retained in the permanent case file.

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Child Support Summary Form Supreme Court State of NY

Verified Complaint (UD-2)

VERIFIED COMPLAINT (Form UD-2):

Field 1: Fill in the county in which the action is brought. Be consistent with other forms.
Field 2: Print the Plaintiff’s name.
Field 3: Write in the index number assigned to this matter.
Field 4: Print the Defendant’s name.
Field 5: Write the name of Plaintiff’s attorney in the blank space or, if Plaintiff is representing himself or herself, strike the word “by” and leave the space blank.
Field 6: This section informs the court of whether it has the jurisdiction (authority) to hear your case. Check the appropriate box or boxes.
Field 7: Insert the date that you and your spouse were married as listed on a marriage license and the city, town or village; and the state or country of the marriage.
Field 8: Check the appropriate box. If you had a religious ceremony, you must strike the word “not” in the first line and you must check one of the three options below as to your removing barriers to remarriage. If you had a civil ceremony, leave the word “not” in place and do not check any of the three options below. A Barriers to Remarriage Affidavit (Forms UD-4 and UD-4a) must be filed with proof of service unless the Defendant waives the filing of the Affidavit.

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Verified Complaint (UD-2) Fillable

Field 9: Check the appropriate box. List the number of children of the marriage (see the definition on page 7). List the names, dates of birth and addresses for each.
Field 10: List the Plaintiff’s and Defendant’s addresses.

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