New York divorce cost
New York Divorce Cost and Filing Fees
Know which charges go to the court and which go to document preparation before you start.
DivorceReady prepares self-help documents; it does not file them or provide legal advice. Court and third-party fees are separate.
What you may need to pay
Budget separately for the court filing fee, service or waiver-related charges, copies, and optional document preparation. Fees depend on the filing court and can change; confirm the current total with that court before filing.
DivorceReady versus court costs
DivorceReady charges for document preparation, not court filing or service. Review the current preparation price and payment terms on our pricing page. The court or its approved provider collects filing charges separately.
How to confirm the filing fee
Find the correct court
Confirm the county and court with the official resources below.
Ask for the current fee schedule
Check the court or clerk's current divorce filing fee, e-filing charges, and payment methods.
Ask about a waiver if needed
Many courts have a fee-waiver process. Eligibility and forms vary by court.
Source references
Court resources and additional references
Source inventory baseline: August 31, 2026. Selected links and claims were checked October 11, 2026; this is not a complete state-by-state legal review. No attorney has reviewed this guide. Forms, fees, and local requirements can change; verify them with the filing court before acting.
- New York Courts uncontested divorce information and forms
Official New York court resource for uncontested divorce packets and forms.
- New York Courts joint uncontested divorce forms
Official joint-divorce packet and eligibility notes; use the current court forms.
- New York Courts residency and grounds
Official New York court guidance for divorce residency and grounds.
- New York matrimonial e-filing through NYSCEF
Official New York court e-filing guidance for matrimonial cases.