Uncontested Divorce: How to Delegate the Paperwork Efficiently
Save time and stress with efficient uncontested divorce paperwork delegation. Learn how Legal Haus supports attorneys with drafting, filing, and client management in NY.
What Is an Uncontested Divorce in New York?
An uncontested divorce in New York State occurs when both spouses agree on all of the major issues that get tackled within a divorce case before they have even filed the initial paperwork of the process. These issues can include, but are not limited to, property division, debt responsibilities, and anything related to children of the marriage.
While the uncontested process streamlines everything and keeps everyone out of court, it is a process that has its own rules, regulations, and governance to keep everything running smoothly.
Why Attorneys Shouldn’t Handle the Paperwork Themselves
Attorneys are busy individuals, running in and out of court houses and doing motion work that is important to keep cases flowing. Uncontested divorce paperwork is one thing that an attorney should delegate out, especially if they are handling a heavy caseload to begin with.
By delegating this task to a skilled paralegal, it frees up time that can be spent doing what attorneys do best: practice law. Delegating isn’t just freeing up time in this case, it’s a smart business practice used by many firms that allows for time to be spent in more effective ways by all parties.
What a Paralegal Can Handle in an Uncontested Divorce (And What You Still Need to Do)
An experienced paralegal is able to take the lead on almost every single document in an uncontested divorce with the precision and accuracy that is necessary for these types of documents.
At Legal Haus, we routinely assist attorneys in preparing paperwork. Here’s just some of the things that we do to make this process easier for both the attorney and the client:
Initial Pleadings: Drafting the Summons with Notice or Summons and Complaint.
Affidavits & Statements: Verified Complaint, Affidavit of Plaintiff, Affidavit of Defendant (if applicable), and Affidavit of Regularity.
Stipulations: Drafting the Stipulation of Settlement if parties have agreed on terms.
Financials: Preparing and formatting the Sworn Statement of Removal of Barriers to Remarriage and, where applicable, the Child Support Worksheet.
Judgment Package: Assembling the final package including the Findings of Fact/Conclusions of Law, Judgment of Divorce, and UCS forms.Court Filings: NYSCEF filing (electronic) or physical filing with the County Clerk’s office, depending on county rules.
Client Communications: Collecting basic intake info, coordinating signatures, and providing updates, always under attorney direction.
What I don’t do: give legal advice, sign on your behalf, or substitute judgment for your legal discretion. You stay in control, and I do the legwork.
The Cost of Doing It All Yourself
Let’s talk numbers.
Assume you charge $350/hr and spend 3-4 hours preparing and filing an uncontested divorce case. That’s over $1,000 of your time gone to non-billable or low-value work. Multiply that by 10–15 uncontested matters per year and the cost becomes even clearer.
Now imagine paying a freelance paralegal a flat rate or hourly fee that’s a fraction of that, while you maintain control and still bill your client a package fee or include the paralegal’s time on their invoice (where permitted).
By outsourcing properly, you’re not reducing your bottom line: you’re expanding your capacity.
How Legal Haus Helps Attorneys Work Smarter, Not Harder
Legal Haus isn’t just a document prep service. We are a fully-integrated freelance paralegal solution built specifically for busy family law attorneys. With a background in handling 100+ active matrimonial and family law cases at a time, I know exactly how to support attorneys with:
Fast, accurate turnaround on pleadings and filings
Clear communication and regular updates
Familiarity with NY Supreme Court filing requirements, formatting quirks, and e-filing protocol
Custom intake templates to make it easy for you or your assistant to submit cases
Flexibility: hourly, flat rate, or monthly support available
Whether you’re handling your tenth uncontested divorce this month or your first ever, I can help you file with confidence and clarity.
Systems That Save You Time
At Legal Haus, I believe in systems. Here's what it looks like when we work together:
You send over client intake or basic case notes (name, address, terms of agreement, county, etc.)
I draft all required pleadings and affidavits accurately, efficiently, and in the format your filing county requires
You review and approve (or send me notes to revise)
I finalize, prepare for filing, and return the full package—or file directly via NYSCEF if authorized
This process often takes less than 72 hours from intake to delivery.
Who This Is Best For
Attorneys who benefit most from this service usually:
Handle family or matrimonial cases in New York
Have at least 1-2 uncontested divorces per month
Need help with administrative work but don’t want to hire full-time staff
Prefer simple, organized workflows that reduce mental load
Want to scale up their practice and reduce turnaround time
If this sounds like your firm, Legal Haus is designed for you.
Let’s Streamline Your Caseload
Uncontested divorces are supposed to be simple. With Legal Haus on your team, they actually are.
Ready to offload your paperwork headaches?
Email me at gianna@legalhausny.com or visit www.legalhausny.com to get started today.
