How do you start a divorce process in NYC??

Question

Not too familiar on how to do this. Please give me an idea of what to expect.

Answer 1

Here is a 32-page book with information on getting a divorce in New York state-

http://www.lawhelp.org/documents/124371CBCBasicDivorce.pdf?stateabbrev=/NY/

Many public libraries will have books that you can check-out that will help as well.

You can get state divorce forms here-
http://courts.state.ny.us/lawlibraries/forms.shtml

A good site that descibes the steps involved is at-
http://www.nysdivorcelawyer.net/faq.htm

It describes the first step as-
How do you start an action for divorce or separation in New York?
An action for divorce, separation or annulment is started by filing a Summons or Summons and Complaint in the Supreme Court of the State of New York. Thereafter, the Summons must be served personally on your spouse and an affidavit of personal service must be filed in court within 120 days after the Summons is served.