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Divorce Help Finder
United States · New York

Free legal aid for divorce in New York

A short, sourced starting point for New York. It’s general information — check the linked official pages for your county.

1. Free legal help

Nonprofit legal aid is usually for people on low incomes, and many organizations prioritize cases involving domestic violence or children. If they can’t take your case, ask about self-help clinics or referral programs.

2. The court’s self-help information

NY Courts — CourtHelp [New York State Unified Court System]

3. Key facts

Filing fee
Court fees apply at several stages — check the current amounts on the court’s CourtHelp pages or with the county clerk. [New York State Unified Court System]
Can’t afford the fee?
If you can’t afford the fees, ask the court clerk how to apply to have them waived. [LawHelp.org]

New York’s court website blocks automated checks, so we have not stated residency rules or fee amounts. Read them on CourtHelp or ask LawHelpNY.

Fees and forms change and can differ by county — check the current figure with the clerk of court before you file.

Sources

We only rely on official or recognised sources. Rules and figures change — always check the source before you act.

  1. LawHelpNY — LawHelpNY.org. Link checked 28 September 2026 (signpost; we don’t cite figures from it).
  2. CourtHelp (home page) — New York State Unified Court System. Not directly checked — the site blocks automated access; found live via search on 28 September 2026. Site blocks automated checks; link confirmed by search only — re-check manually before launch.
  3. Court fees and getting court fees paid — LawHelp.org. Content checked 28 September 2026.
  4. I Need Legal Help — find an LSC-funded legal aid organization — Legal Services Corporation. Content checked 28 September 2026.
  5. LawHelp.org — free legal help and information from nonprofit legal aid — Pro Bono Net. Link checked 28 September 2026 (signpost; we don’t cite figures from it).