If you decide to file for divorce in Queens County, New York, your experience will depend entirely on the type of marriage dissolution you are going to have and the way you choose to approach it.The simplest option would be filing for uncontested divorce, and using an online service to do it.
Options for Filing in Queens County, New York
Cost
Timeline
$12,000-$30,000 for each spouse.
Hard to predict. Usually around 1 year.
Around $5,000
A few months on average.
Free forms
When choosing which Queens County divorce papers to file, it is important to consider every aspect of your case. Having children or different types of assets and debts will significantly change the set of documents you will be required to submit. You will find some of the common divorce forms required to file in Queens County, New York, below.
***Note that these forms are an example of the documents that you will be required to fill out. In general, the court will oblige you to file more than 15 divorce forms depending on the complexity of your case.***
Couples who cannot reach an agreement on financial, property, and child-related aspects of their divorce will have to file for contested marriage dissolution. The only way they can end their marriage is by hiring lawyers and paying them huge sums for advocating on their behalf.
Those who are in agreement, can file for uncontested divorce in Queens County, New York, either with or without a lawyer. Those who do not want to hire an attorney can save both time and money by getting online divorce in New York.
Pros of ordering with OnlineDivorcer:
- Affordable prices
- 100% court approval guarantee
- Free filing instructions
- Full package of documents
- Expedited service
- Up-to-date forms
- Flat fee regardless of the number of children
Divorce Courts in Queens County, New York
Queens County Supreme Court
Clerk Name:
Audrey I. Pheffer
Court Address:
25-10 Court Square, Long Island City, New York 11101
Phone:
718-298-0605
Helpful tips
If some of the information seems unclear, it might be necessary to contact the Queens County court clerk. You might want to consider asking about:
- Any additional forms that might be required specifically by this court.
- Filing fees and other court-related expenses that you might have to cover.
- Recent changes or updates that have not yet been reflected on their website.
While court clerks cannot provide legal advice, they can be very helpful when it comes to factual questions about court procedures and processes.
Queens County Notaries
Comparing fees, locations, and availability of notaries in Queens County, New York, as well as how well they answered your questions will help you make an informed decision and choose the most suitable notary for your situation. Here is the list of county notaries in the area:
Charles Segure
Queens, NY
Phone: 347-423-1585 · Cell: 347-423-1585
Prestige Mobile Notaries
Woodhaven, NY
Phone: 850-266-1501 · Cell: 850-266-1501
Massiel Gonzalez
Flushing, NY
Phone: 917-500-5034
Notary Mobily
Jamaica, NY
Phone: 917-496-1038
Sheila Burton
Jamaica, NY
Phone: 718-673-1934 · Cell: 718-673-1934
William Ottignon
Flushing, NY
Phone: 917-882-8606 · Cell: 917-882-8606
Perri Lane, LTD
Richmond Hill, NY
Phone: 516-220-8037 · Cell: 516-220-8037
Leslie Clark
Kew Garden Hills, NY
Phone: 917-613-5714 · Cell: 917-613-5714
Yvonne Antreasyan
Rego Park, NY
Phone: 917-587-8221 · Cell: 917-587-8221
Amy McMillon
Queens, NY
Phone: 347-450-6505 · Cell: 347-450-6505
Manuel Espinal
Woodhaven, NY
Phone: 917-335-2035 · Cell: 917-335-2035
Deja Futrell Francois
Arverne, NY
Phone: 347-579-8920
Lauren Barile
Belle Harbor, NY
Phone: 347-728-4621 · Cell: 347-728-4621
Abena Edwards
Bellerose, NY
Phone: 516-473-7700 · Cell: 516-473-7700
Helpful tips
- Before settling on a specific notary in Queens County, consider contacting them to inquire about the price of their services and ask if any additional documents are needed
- Fill out all the necessary fields in the forms beforehand. You will not be able to change or add new information to the papers after they are notarized.
- Sign the documents in front of a notary public. As notaries have legal liability to confirm the validity of your signature, you can put it down on the form only in their presence.
- Bring an ID or a driver’s license for verification purposes. Make sure that the form of identification you are carrying has your signature on it so thata notary can compare it with the one you are going to put on the paperwork.
Child Support Services
Please note that this section will only be useful for spouses filing for divorce with children in New York.
Feel free to use the link provided on the page to review information regarding New York child support guidelines and payments. You are also welcome to use the contact information of the child support division if you have any specific inquiries. Before making a call, please note that you will find answers to the most common questions on their website, no matter if you are the one who will be receiving or paying child support in Queens County.
County name: Albany County
Phone: 888-208-4485
Address: New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
40 North Pearl Street
Albany, New York 12243
