1 In order to obtain a How to Get Divorce in New York you must submit a summons and complaint or a summons with notice to your county's Supreme Court. Divorce reasons, such as irretrievable breakdown or adultery, must be stated. Serve your spouse with the divorce papers and submit other documentation, such as a marriage settlement agreement, if the divorce is uncontested. Hearings in court will be necessary if it is contested. Throughout the process, it is advised to have legal counsel.