New York county guide
Divorce in Nassau County
Where to file in Nassau County, what it costs, the local rules that apply and where to find help, checked against official court and clerk websites.
Nassau County at a glance
The local facts
Court
Supreme Court of the State of New York, Nassau County
Where
Mineola
Filing fee
$335
Residency
1 or 2 years in New York
Official website
Self-help
Checked against official court and clerk websites in September 2026. Fees and local rules change, so confirm with the the court before you file.
Where to file in Nassau County
Divorces in Nassau County are handled by the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Nassau County.
You usually file in the Supreme Court of the county where you or your spouse lives.
Some counties take divorce papers through NYSCEF, the state's e-filing system; check with your county before filing online.
Official website: nycourts.gov. Divorce and self-help information: family law page.
Who can file here
You can file if either spouse has lived in New York for 2 years, or for 1 year and you married in New York, lived there as spouses, or the grounds arose there (Domestic Relations Law 230). Read the law.
What it costs
The Nassau County court lists the divorce filing fee as $335 (fee schedule).
An uncontested divorce costs at least $335 in court fees statewide: $210 for the index number plus $125 for the Note of Issue and Request for Judicial Intervention.
If you cannot afford the fees, ask the court for poor person relief.
Local rules and help in Nassau County
Divorces are handled at the Matrimonial Center, 101 County Seat Drive (3rd floor), Mineola, which runs a matrimonial mediation program. Source.
The the court's family law page has current forms, hours and fees.
The forms you will use
New York divorces use NY Courts uncontested divorce forms (UD-1 to UD-14). KindSplit's Paralegal fills in New York's official forms from your case, and you check every answer before you download them. See forms and filing.
Read the full New York divorce guide for waiting periods, property, custody and support.
Other New York county guides
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Straight answers
Nassau County, plain answers
Where do I file for divorce in Nassau County?
Divorces in Nassau County are handled by the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Nassau County. You usually file in the Supreme Court of the county where you or your spouse lives.
How much does it cost to file for divorce in Nassau County?
The clerk lists $335. An uncontested divorce costs at least $335 in court fees statewide: $210 for the index number plus $125 for the Note of Issue and Request for Judicial Intervention. If you cannot afford the fees, ask the court for poor person relief.
Do I have to live in Nassau County to file there?
You can file if either spouse has lived in New York for 2 years, or for 1 year and you married in New York, lived there as spouses, or the grounds arose there (Domestic Relations Law 230). You usually file in the Supreme Court of the county where you or your spouse lives.
Is there help in Nassau County if I do not have a lawyer?
Divorces are handled at the Matrimonial Center, 101 County Seat Drive (3rd floor), Mineola, which runs a matrimonial mediation program. The clerk's family law page lists current forms, hours and fees.
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