
Next, install Foxit, using these instructions. Using Foxit Reader* (a free & easy to download Reader):įirst, download and save the application to your local computer. To save data entered in your form, you must use the FREE Foxit Reader or Foxit Phantom (paid product). IMPORTANT: You can use either the Adobe Acrobat or Foxit Reader to fill out the application.

SC-1 Temporary Order of Protection (Supreme Court) Prior to using this form, please contact your local Supreme Court Clerk’s Office to determine if they have additional requirements to be added in an Addendum to the form, if any.

Call the New York State Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service (toll free) at 1-80.(For example, there may be property to divide between you and your spouse, or you may need an Order of Protection and/or child support and other financial support, among other things.) If you are unsure how to find a lawyer, these resources can help you:

There can be a lot more to think about than just ending the marriage and filling out court papers. The New York State Unified Court System offers free instruction booklets and forms for people starting a divorce.īefore you use the booklets and forms, we strongly suggest that you give serious thought to using a lawyer for your divorce, even if you believe that your divorce will be “ uncontested” (i.e., your spouse will not oppose the divorce in any way).
