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In New York, filing divorce papers involves preparing necessary documents, determining the correct court, filing the papers, serving them, and filing additional documents. The process includes preparing a summons and complaint, verifying the complaint, affidavit of service, settlement agreement, statement of net worth, and income and expense statements. The timeline for uncontested divorce is 3-6 months, while contested divorces can take 6-18 months or more. Resources for divorce lawyers include the New York State Unified Court System (NYSUCS), the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA), and the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML).