Uncontested Divorce Project

Our no-cost uncontested pro se divorce program aims to serve low-income LawNY clients receive assistance in executing their pro se divorce pleadings and advice and counsel about the divorce process. Clients attend remote clinics using Zoom or receive direct assistance from volunteers.

Are you a bar association or law firm that would like to collaborate to on a clinic event? Attorneys can team up to take on groups of clients, or plan an in-person or remote clinic. We'd love to partner with you! Contact Emery Lewis, Director of Pro Bono Affairs at elewis@lawny.org or 585-325-2520.

Are you looking for a convenient and meaningful way to do pro bono work? Do you want to be part of bridging the gap in access to legal services in our community? Are you interested in earning CLE credits while helping your neighbors or their families? Volunteer for our Pro Se Uncontested Divorce Project!

Volunteers have the option of a range of opportunities from interviewing clients, drafting pleadings, provide counsel and advice and also meet with clients via video to provide instructions on the filing process and what to expect.

LawNY staff will provide training, templates for drafting, law resources and other tools as well as be available to provide support, assistance and client coordination.