New York Family Court Forms and Filing Resources
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New York publishes its own official family law forms, filing instructions, and self-help materials, but they are spread across several government sites. This page organizes the official New York sources in one place so you can go straight to the right court page for forms, e-filing, rules, and locations.
New York's core family statutes live in the New York Domestic Relations Law. Whether you can e-file depends on your county and case type, so check with your county clerk or the court help center first.
How the New York court system handles family cases
Family cases in New York are heard in the Supreme Court. In New York, a DIVORCE is filed in the 'Supreme Court' - which is the TRIAL court, not the highest court.
Both the Supreme Court and Family Court sit in each county.
Appeals from a family case generally go first to the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, and the state's highest court is the Court of Appeals.
Besides the judge, a Support Magistrate may handle parts of a family case. In Family Court, Support Magistrates hear child-support and paternity cases.
New York flips the names: the trial court is the 'Supreme Court' and the highest court is the 'Court of Appeals'. Divorce goes to Supreme Court; custody-only cases go to Family Court.
Official New York resources
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New York state courts website (New York judicial branch): The official home of the New York court system, with statewide news, rules, and links to every court. https://www.nycourts.gov
New York family law forms (New York judicial branch): The official statewide collection of family law forms published for New York cases. Start here when you need the current version of a form. https://www.nycourts.gov/forms/familycourt
New York self-help resources (New York courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own New York family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.nycourts.gov/courthelp
NYSCEF (NY State Unified Court System): NYSCEF is New York's e-filing system. If you do not have a lawyer you are never required to e-file, but you can choose to use NYSCEF for divorce cases in counties where it is offered, and Family Court e-filing is available only in some counties and case types. https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/HomePage
Find a NY court (by county and court type) (New York judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your county, with locations and contact details. https://www.nycourts.gov/find-court
New York rules of procedure (New York judicial branch): The court rules that control deadlines, service, and how family cases move in New York. https://www.nycourts.gov/rules
New York mediation and dispute resolution (New York judicial branch): Official information on mediation and alternative dispute resolution options for New York family cases. https://www.nycourts.gov/ip/adr
New York financial affidavit and disclosure forms (nycourts.gov): The official source for the financial disclosure paperwork most New York family cases ask for. https://nycourts.gov/forms/familycourt/general.shtml
New York child support guideline resources (nycourts.gov): Official New York child support guideline materials, worksheets, or calculators. https://www.childsupport.ny.gov/dcse/calculator.html
NY eCourts (WebCivil / WebFamily) (New York courts): Look up existing case records. Access is listed as free and the system is organized statewide. https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webcivil/ecourtsMain
Frequently used official New York forms
These links open official New York government form documents directly. Courts revise forms, so if a direct link stops working, use the statewide forms collection above to find the current version.
Verified Complaint for Divorce (UD-2), form UD-2 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.nycourts.gov/forms/matrimonial/ud-2.pdf
Sworn Statement of Removal of Barriers to Remarriage (UD-4), form UD-4 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.nycourts.gov/forms/matrimonial/ud-4.pdf
Statement of Net Worth (Financial Disclosure), official document: https://www.nycourts.gov/forms/matrimonial/networth.pdf
Child Support Standards Chart, form CSSA (Child Support), official document: https://childsupport.ny.gov/pdfs/CSSA.pdf
Summons With Notice (UD-1), form UD-1 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/divorce/forms_instructions/ud-1.pdf
Summons (UD-1a), form UD-1a (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/divorce/forms_instructions/ud-1a.pdf
Affidavit of Service (UD-3), form UD-3 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/divorce/forms_instructions/ud-3.pdf
Affirmation of Regularity (UD-5), form UD-5 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/divorce/forms_instructions/ud-5.pdf
Affidavit of Plaintiff (UD-6), form UD-6 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/divorce/forms_instructions/ud-6.pdf
Affidavit of Defendant (UD-7), form UD-7 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/divorce/forms_instructions/ud-7.pdf
Child Support Worksheet (UD-8(3)), form UD-8(3) (Child Support), official document: https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/divorce/childsupport/UD-8-3-ChildSupportWorksheet.pdf
Note of Issue / Certificate of Readiness (UD-9), form UD-9 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/divorce/forms_instructions/ud-9.pdf
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law (UD-10), form UD-10 (Final Judgment / Final Orders), official document: https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/divorce/forms_instructions/ud-10.pdf
Judgment of Divorce (UD-11), form UD-11 (Final Judgment / Final Orders), official document: https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/divorce/forms_instructions/ud-11.pdf
Petition for Custody / Visitation (GF-17), form GF-17 (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/forms/familycourt/pdfs/GF-17.pdf
Petition for Modification of Custody / Visitation Order (GF-40), form GF-40 (Modification), official document: https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/forms/familycourt/pdfs/gf-40.pdf
Petition for Enforcement of Order (GF-41), form GF-41 (Contempt / Enforcement), official document: https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/FORMS/familycourt/pdfs/GF-41.pdf
Family Offense Petition (Form 8-2), form 8-2 (Domestic Violence), official document: https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/FORMS/familycourt/pdfs/8-2.pdf
Paternity Petition (Form 5-1), form 5-1 (Paternity), official document: https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/FORMS/familycourt/pdfs/5-1.pdf
Filing fees: Divorce filing fee: ~$210-$335.
E-filing link data for New York was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I find official New York family court forms?
The official statewide source is the New York judicial branch forms collection linked on this page. Always download forms from the official site so you have the current version, and check whether your county adds local forms or cover sheets.
Can I e-file my own family case in New York?
NYSCEF is New York's e-filing system. If you do not have a lawyer you are never required to e-file, but you can choose to use NYSCEF for divorce cases in counties where it is offered, and Family Court e-filing is available only in some counties and case types. Whether you can e-file depends on your county and case type, so check with your county clerk or the court help center first.
How much does it cost to file a family case in New York?
Divorce filing fee: ~$210-$335. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk about a fee waiver or indigency application; every state has a process for requesting one.
Which court hears family cases in New York?
Family cases in New York are heard in the Supreme Court. In New York, a DIVORCE is filed in the 'Supreme Court' - which is the TRIAL court, not the highest court.