To obtain a first, file a "Summons With Notice" or "Summons and Complaint" in your county’s Supreme Court. Serve the papers to your spouse and provide proof of service to the court. Both parties then complete and submit the necessary forms, such as the "Affidavit of Defendant" or "Affidavit of Plaintiff." If the divorce is uncontested, submit a "Settlement Agreement."How to Obtain Divorce Decree in New York After all documents are reviewed and approved, the judge will sign the "Judgment of Divorce," finalizing the divorce. You can then obtain a copy of the divorce decree from the court clerk.