A Plenary Action is a court proceeding in New York divorce law that resolves all issues related to divorce, including property distribution, spousal support, child custody, and child support. It dissolves the marriage, resolves financial and custodial issues, and provides a final divorce decree. There are three types of Plenary Actions: Contested Divorce, Uncontested Divorce, and Converted from Separation Agreement. To initiate a Plenary Action, one spouse must be a New York resident for six months, and the grounds for divorce must be established under
Plenary Action New York Divorce. The process includes filing, service, response, discovery, trial, and judgment. The timeline for a Plenary Action varies by county and can be modified through post-judgment motions or appeals.
