I received divorce papers in the mail from my estranged husband; we have been separated almost 13 years; what are the necessary steps to grant him thi

Necessary steps would be sumarized to Negotiating and coming to terms on all issues of the divorce such as custody, assessts, alimony, support, etc. Once you have settled on these issues mutually, you can and he both can keep the litigatione expense to a minimum. Have an attorney review the divorce papers and prepare a response and submit it in court. You can expect to pay anywhere from $1,200 to $5,000 in attorney fees depending on who you go to for guidance and assistance. Feel free to contact my office and speak with a case manager at 877-866-8665 or email help@smsattorneys.com to go over your options. Licensed in New York and New Jersey. Looking forward to hearing from you.