DivorceReady pricing covers document preparation. Court filing fees are separate and paid to the court or e-filing provider. This guide explains the most common court-related costs.
Quick takeaways
The court filing fee is the amount charged by the clerk to open or process the divorce case. It is separate from the cost of preparing documents and is usually due when opening documents are filed.
Even in an uncontested case, small extra costs can appear depending on the filing path and local court procedures.
Many courts allow qualifying filers to request that court fees be waived, deferred, or reduced. The court decides whether the filer qualifies based on income, benefits, household size, and local rules.
Practical workflow
Use this sequence as a planning aid. Your state, county, judge, and case facts can change the details.
Check state fee range
Confirm county fee schedule
Plan for service or waiver
Check e-filing fees
Request fee waiver if needed
Keep receipts and court notices
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Read guideState-specific next step
Texas
District Court guide
Florida
Circuit Court of Florida guide
California
Superior Court of California guide
New York
Supreme Court of New York guide
Michigan
Circuit Court of Michigan guide
Ohio
Court of Common Pleas guide
Pennsylvania
Court of Common Pleas guide
Virginia
Circuit Court of Virginia guide
Tennessee
Circuit or Chancery Court of Tennessee guide
Missouri
Circuit Court of Missouri guide
Minnesota
District Court of Minnesota guide
Wisconsin
Circuit Court of Wisconsin guide
Illinois
Circuit Court of Illinois guide
Colorado
District Court of Colorado guide
Georgia
Superior Court of Georgia guide
North Carolina
District Court of North Carolina guide
New Jersey
Superior Court of New Jersey guide
Maryland
Circuit Court of Maryland guide
Arizona
Superior Court of Arizona guide
Nevada
District Court of Nevada guide
Washington
Superior Court of Washington guide
Louisiana
District Court of Louisiana guide
Kentucky
Circuit Court of Kentucky guide
Indiana
Circuit or Superior Court of Indiana guide
Oregon
Circuit Court of Oregon guide
FAQ
No. DivorceReady pricing covers document preparation. Court filing fees, e-filing fees, service fees, notary fees, and certified copies are separate.
Filing fees vary widely by state and county. Many fall somewhere in the low hundreds, but the exact amount should be verified with the court clerk or official court website.
Many courts offer fee waiver or deferral forms for qualifying filers. The court decides whether to grant the request.