One of the most frequently asked questions that I am asked by new clients is “How long does a NY uncontested divorce take?”

My answer is that it depends.

How long an uncontested divorce takes in New York depends on the following factors, all of which are completely out of our control:

1. How fast you get us the information that we need (which we ask on our simple intake form)
2. Whether your spouse cooperates in the process by signing the papers promptly
3. How backlogged the Court and County Clerk’s Office is

Like I said, all of these factors are completely out of our control.  Right now we are seeing a fast turn around time in New York County, but the downside is that the County Clerk is extremely backed up.

We are getting divorces signed by Judges, but the standard wait time until the judgment gets filed with the County Clerk and becomes public record is eight to twelve weeks.  You are technically divorced, but can’t run out and get remarried because the divorce is not public record yet.

Anyway the short answer is that we are seeing uncontested divorces taking on average two to five months depending on the various factors listed above.

If you are considering an NY uncontested divorce, call us to schedule a free consultation with one of our New York uncontested divorce lawyers at (866) 830-2064.

The Law Office of David Centeno, PLLC is able to serve all New York State (which is extremely large, when it comes to states) because we focus solely on New York uncontested divorces.

New York uncontested divorces (versus a contested or disputed divorce):

• does not require any court appearances by you or us
• is much more affordable than a contested divorce (you will save thousands of dollars)
• is much faster than a contested divorce (we will save you time)
• is much less painful than a contested divorce (where spouses often want to air the couple’s dirty laundry, sling nasty allegations at one another, and fight tooth and nail over every last dime or minute with their children)

Because New York uncontested divorce doesn’t require court appearances, we are able to serve all New York State.  If, in the unlikely but possible situation, where your divorce becomes contested we will refer your divorce to one of our colleagues in our network who focus on contested divorces.

Additionally, if your divorce becomes contested, we will refund any unearned portion of our fee.  This goes above and beyond our 100% satisfaction guarantee, where we will also refund any unearned portion of our fee if you are unsatisfied with our representation.  No questions asked.

We offer one of the most affordable uncontested divorce rates in all of New York State, just $499…

If you want to see if you qualify for a New York uncontested divorce, or just have some divorce questions, call our toll-free number now and schedule your free divorce consultation. (866) 830-2064…

My law office, the Law Office of David Centeno PLLC, is not your average law firm.  That is, we are not your average antiquated brick and mortar firm (i.e., we don’t keep a storefront).  We have discovered a way to use today’s technology to make the legal system more accessible to you.  This is how we offer you such affordable New York divorce services…

Over the last few days I have received numerous phone calls from potential clients who at first seem excited about the affordable divorce prices that we are able to offer.  “Wow, that’s like $2,500 less than I have been quoted,” one exclaimed.

Yet, when the question arises regarding setting up an appointment to physically come meet me, I explain that we only offer phone or internet teleconference consultations.  “Okay, goodbye…” one woman said right before I heard the click as she hung up the phone!

This also occurs around payment options.  I explain that we accept all major credit cards via PayPal (today’s longest-standing, most reputable internet payment company).  I am always amazed when people say “No, I want to meet you in person and physically hand you a check.”  Please mail us a check or pay us online, but again, we don’t have a brick and mortar storefront to meet in.  This is how we give you such affordable rates.  (Sorry for being repetitive, but I am trying to make a point.)

When I ask people why they demand meeting in person, I am usually met with some vague fear about doing business online.

The problem with meeting me in person is that this would cost you extra money.  Money for a law office, money for a consultation, and money for the cookies and coffee we would offer you in the waiting room to be hospitable…

I do understand those in our technologically savvy generation who have been instilled with the fears of “doing business online.”  I wouldn’t want to give my credit card payment to any Tom, Dick or Harry over the Net, yet I argue that we are neither Tom, Dick nor Harry.  We are a law firm.  We are attorneys licensed to practice law by the state of New York.  We would not risk losing our valuable licenses just to rip someone off for $499.  That would be insane.  Plus, we offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.

Personally, I bank online, purchase items online, have hired attorneys online, and communicate with friends and clients online.  Our society is increasingly based online.

Taking the lead from society, our law office is predominantly online.  We advertise online, get found by most of our clients online, accept payments online, teleconference with clients online via Skype, receive faxes and voicemails online.  I like to think of our law office as more resembling the law offices of the future, rather than the uptight Big 10 law firms (some of which I have worked for in the past, YUCK!).

The year is 2010.  It sounds reminiscent of a futuristic space movie of sorts.  The internet has allowed our society great freedom.  In doing so, it has eliminated the need for brick and mortar office fronts.  Because I don’t have to pay the overhead costs of a traditional office, I am able to pass that savings onto my clients.  This is how we are able to offer such affordable divorce services to you.

My law firm caters to those people who understand that today’s technology is the single factor which allows us to offer such amazing prices.  If you found us online because you need our help, please don’t let our online way of doing business deter you from hiring us.  We offer what few New York lawyers can:  affordable divorce representation, while maintaining the quality you demand and deserve.

If you want to meet face to face, lets do it over Skype!  Saves us both time, and as they say, “Time is money.”

Contact our divorce law office to set up your free divorce consultation now by calling (866) 830-2064…

I always tell my clients, “I guarantee that I’ll complete all my work in under three days, yet, I don’t have a crystal ball.” (Although, that wouldn’t be too shabby!)  If I did, I could tell you how long the court will take to complete your divorce.

If the grocery store is busy, you will likely have to wait in line to checkout.  The same goes for divorce court.

How long the court takes is out of my hands.  Its out of any attorneys hands.  How fast you can get divorced depends on numerous factors, such as how many cases they have before yours, if they are under staffed (which they usually are), and whether the court has any issues with your particular paperwork.  Hiring a good divorce attorney can help eliminate the last of that list.

If you live in New York City, the court will probably be busier than if you lived in a less densely populated area of New York.  This is just common sense.

All in all, your divorce should take on average between 30 and 60 days.

As I have mentioned in previous posts, there are a lot of divorce scam artists that claim they can offer you a Mexican divorce, Nevada divorce, Dominican divorce in no time.  Don’t fall for the hype.  I am going to go out on a limb here and presume that you want to be sure your divorce is legally binding.  If its not, and you remarry you could get into serious legal trouble for bigamy, which is punishable by up to five years of imprisonment in New York.  I recommend you play it safe and get a real New York divorce.

To schedule your free New York divorce consultation, call (866) 830-2064 now…

Often I get calls from husbands or wives, talking in hushed tones, asking for advice regarding how they can convince their spouse to get an uncontested divorce versus a contested one.  I don’t blame them.  In today’s economy, I too would want to at least try my best to get an uncontested divorce that is more affordable, far faster and less painful that its contested alternative.

[I recently wrote an article discussing a term that I coined: The "Affordable Divorce." I recommend that you read it before continuing this blog post.  In it I describe some divorce strategies that may help you save thousands of dollars on your New York divorce.]

I am always willing to counsel couples regarding the harsh realities of divorce in New York State.  New York fault-based divorce law provokes costly, time consuming, and heart wrenching litigation.  I try to help couples realize that an uncontested divorce is likely their best alternative.  I do charge a small fee for these joint consultations, as they usually are more intensive and time consuming than the regular 20 minute free divorce consults that our office offers.  The tens of thousands of dollars in savings that you may reap from this legal advice, far outweigh the $150 consultation fee that I charge…

If you would like to set up a joint consultation to discuss your legal alternatives as a couple facing divorce, please call toll-free (866) 830-2064 to schedule your low-cost consultation now…

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I get several calls a day from potential clients who need to get divorced now, ahora, within a few days, this week or this month.

I tell them all the same thing: There are a lot of fast divorce scams on the internet promising get divorced quick schemes that are not legal and can get you into serious legal trouble.

For example, say you are still legally married yet want to get remarried to your new girlfriend or boyfriend for whatever reason.  And for arguments sake, lets say you make the mistake of falling for a fast divorce scheme advertising something like “Same Day Mexican Divorce $299.”  You get a piece of paper saying that you are legally divorced in Mexico.

Now you decide to get married.  You and your boyfriend or girlfriend go to a New York court, sign the marriage papers and swear that you are not currently married.  The court issues you a marriage license.

This is where you can get in serious legal trouble.  In New York state, as in all other states, bigamy (or being married to two or more persons at the same time) is illegal and punishable by up to four years of imprisonment.

Think about it… Does getting a divorce right now, this minute, mean so much to you that you want to risk going to prison?  If it was me, I would rather get legally divorced, wait whatever time period I had to wait, and do it right.

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Staying out of jail would be an added perk!  Unfortunately, this isn’t monopoly, there are no get out of jail free cards.

Our New York divorce law practice offers free divorce consultations.  Call (866) 830-2064 today to learn how long it realistically takes to get a legal New York divorce…  Our free consultation may be your Get Out of Jail Free Card…

I get calls from people who want to get divorced today, right now, within the hour, manana, this minute, by tomorrow, and the list goes on and on…

I have been told that certain unsavory websites promise to fly them to Mexico, Nevada or some other sketchy place to get them divorced ASAP.  They claim that they have been told that these divorces will be legal and valid in New York state.  Yikes…

In my New York divorce law practice I guarantee fast results.  I guarantee that the results will be legally binding.  I guarantee that we will complete all of your uncontested divorce work within three days.  But for God’s sake, I can’t guarantee things that are not legal, will not work in the long run and are unethical.  I am an attorney not a con artist…

For a free divorce consultation to learn how fast you can legally get a New York uncontested divorce, call toll-free (866) 830-2064 and schedule an appointment today…