New York county guide
Divorce in Suffolk County
Where to file in Suffolk County, what it costs, the local rules that apply and where to find help, checked against official court and clerk websites.
Suffolk County at a glance
The local facts
Court
Supreme Court of the State of New York, Suffolk County
Where
Riverhead
Filing fee
$335
Residency
1 or 2 years in New York
Official website
Self-help
Ask the the court
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 Suffolk County
Divorces in Suffolk County are handled by the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Suffolk 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.
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 Suffolk 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 Suffolk County
Matrimonial cases are heard mostly at the Central Islip courthouse, 400 Carleton Avenue, not in Riverhead. Source.
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
Suffolk County, plain answers
Where do I file for divorce in Suffolk County?
Divorces in Suffolk County are handled by the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Suffolk 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 Suffolk 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 Suffolk 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 Suffolk County if I do not have a lawyer?
Matrimonial cases are heard mostly at the Central Islip courthouse, 400 Carleton Avenue, not in Riverhead.
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