New York State Divorce Documents encompass a range of paperwork necessary for initiating and finalizing divorce proceedings. These documents include the Petition for Divorce, which formally initiates the process by outlining the grounds for divorce. The Summons serves as notification to the other party that legal action has been initiated and provides instructions for responding. Financial affidavits are crucial for disclosing financial information, ensuring transparency in matters like asset division and support agreements. Settlement agreements outline the terms of the divorce settlement reached between the spouses, covering issues like property division and child custody. Finally, the Judgment of Divorce is the court's final decree officially terminating the marriage and incorporating the terms of the settlement agreement.