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Form UD-2 Verified Complaint Action for Divorce


Form UD-2 Verified Complaint Action for Divorce

 

INSTRUCTIONS: NEW YORK VERIFIED COMPLAINT ACTION FOR DIVORCE (Form UD-2)

To initiate a New York divorce, a solo spouse can file a complaint to begin the separation process. This article discusses the New York Verified Complaint Action For Divorce which can be filed to seek separation based on cruel and inhuman treatment, abandonment, a spouse's prison sentence of three years or more, adultery, or when two spouses have lived apart as part of a formal agreement of separation, either written by themselves or issued by a court. This form is available on the website of the New York State Unified Court System.

New York Verified Complaint Action For Divorce UD-2 Step 1: Enter the county where you are filing and your name next to plaintiff. Enter your spouse's next to defendant.

New York Verified Complaint Action For Divorce UD-2 Step 2: Enter your attorney's name next to "by" under "First" or circle "herein" if you are representing yourself.

New York Verified Complaint Action For Divorce UD-2 Step 3: Under "Second," check the box next to the appropriate statements concerning how long you and your spouse have lived in New York.

New York Verified Complaint Action For Divorce UD-2 Step 4: Under "Third," enter all information requested about your marriage.

New York Verified Complaint Action For Divorce UD-2 Step 5: Under "Fourth," provide all information requested about any children, health insurance coverage and current addresses.

New York Verified Complaint Action For Divorce UD-2 Step 6: Under "Fifth," indicate with a check mark which of the listed reasons for divorce is relevant to your petition. Provide additional information as requested.

New York Verified Complaint Action For Divorce UD-2 Step 7: Under "Sixth," indicate whether you want the court to rule on property distribution, have attached a proposed separation agreement, or waive your right to marital property.

New York Verified Complaint Action For Divorce UD-2 Step 8: The plaintiff or attorney completing the document should date the form and provide their address and phone number.

New York Verified Complaint Action For Divorce UD-2 Step 9: The plaintiff should sign and date the last page before a notary public.

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