You don't even need a lawyer. ( If no children or property are involved)You can call the magistrate office where you were married and request divorce forms. It will cost around $5.oo . You fill out your divorce. ( Comes with instructions.) You will have to run an add in a newspaper ( preferably one not read by many.) attempting to find your spouse. Not sure on NYC laws of how long the add must run but most likely 2 months. If he doesn't answer you may mail your divorce along with proof of attempting to notify. ( The courts will accept all documents if notarized.) You will be required to pay court cost around $80.00 and whatever your notary charges. If you use your personal bank usually no fee is required for notarization. You will be mailed divorce papers and most likely have a 6 week wait to re-marry. I know it sounds complicated but I have done it and it was actually quite easy! Good-Luck BTW If you do get an attorney you will pay aproximatly $1500.00 for the same thing.