You can expect to pay the following fees (eFiling will incur additional credit card processing fees at filing):

• HPS Fees: $425 (mailing and mileage fees possible)

• Initial Filing Fee (Index No.) = $210.00

• Settlement Agreement = $35.00

• Request for Judicial Intervention = $95.00

• Note of Issue = $30.00

We’ll start by discussing your situation to ensure that an uncontested divorce is the right option for you. During this consultation, we’ll explain the process, answer your questions, and provide a checklist of the information and documents you’ll need to proceed. This can normally be done by phone. If you are more comfortable meeting in person, we can schedule a time that works for all of us.

Once we have discussed things, we will send you a contract with authorizations and an invoice for services. After we receive the signed contract and paid invoice, you will download our intake worksheets or use our online form to gather the necessary information. 

At Honest Paralegal Services, we prioritize transparency and convenience for our clients. That’s why we’ve introduced the My Case Client Portal - a secure, user-friendly platform where you can track the progress of your case, upload necessary documents, and communicate directly with us. 

Setting up your portal is simple: we’ll send you an invitation via email with a unique link to create your account. Once registered, you’ll have 24/7 access to your case details, ensuring you’re always informed and in control. Let us help you stay organized and confident throughout the process.

Once we have all the necessary information, we’ll begin preparing the required legal documents for your uncontested divorce. These will begin with the:

• Summons and Verified Complaint for Divorce: Once this is signed by you and electronically filed, your spouse will need to come in to be served and sign an affidavit allowing the divorce to proceed without any waiting periods.

• Settlement Agreement which outlines the terms of property division, spousal and child support/custody (if relevant).

• Financial Summary that lists both your and your spouse's general financial status. This will also include your current W-2s and tax filings.

After the initial filings and serving your spouse, the remainder of your papers will be generated. We will schedule a time with you to come in and sign the necessary forms for a final filing with the Court. When the Court has approved the filed papers, they will notify us that the divorce is final.

Once the court finalizes your Divorce, you will receive a divorce judgment, and we will provide your spouse with a copy. This Judgment will also allow you to return to any prior names. 

If you have any minor children, the Courts are now requiring divorced parents to take an ACT Class designed to help parents navigate the challenges of divorce while minimizing the impact on children. Once both of you complete the class, you will provide me with the certificate of completion so I can file it with the Court on your behalf. Failure to complete this requirement may result in legal consequences.