{ "schemaVersion": 1, "reviewed": "2026-10-28", "rateYear": 2024, "sources": { "ncfmr": { "title": "Refined Divorce Rate in the U.S.: Geographic Variation, 2024", "publisher": "National Center for Family & Marriage Research, Bowling Green State University", "author": "Krista K. Westrick-Payne", "publicationYear": 2025, "profile": "FP-25-31", "url": "https://www.bgsu.edu/ncfmr/resources/data/family-profiles/fp-25-31.html", "pdfUrl": "https://www.bgsu.edu/content/dam/BGSU/college-of-arts-and-sciences/NCFMR/documents/FP/fp-25-31-geo-var-div-rt-2025-09-18-kkp-cms.pdf", "figures": "Figure 3 (all state rates); Figure 2 (11 numeric state margins of error and U.S. margin)", "dataSource": "2024 American Community Survey 1-year estimates, tables B12001 and B12503", "definition": "Women who divorced in the past 12 months per 1,000 married women aged 15 and older; ACS survey estimate.", "notes": "2024 American Community Survey 1-year estimates. The report publishes numeric 90% margins of error for the U.S. and 11 states; the remaining numeric margins are unavailable here. Point estimates alone do not establish statistically meaningful differences or explain their causes." }, "sex": { "title": "2024 ACS 1-Year Detailed Tables B12001 and B12503", "publisher": "U.S. Census Bureau", "url": "https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT1Y2024.B12503", "maritalStatusUrl": "https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT1Y2024.B12001", "description": "Per 1,000 currently married people plus people reporting a divorce in the previous 12 months, calculated separately for women and men. Counts are people, not case filings." }, "cdc": { "title": "Divorce rates by State: 1990, 1995, and 2000–2024", "publisher": "CDC/NCHS, National Vital Statistics System", "url": "https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/dvs/marriage-divorce/state-divorce-rates-90-95-00-24.pdf", "spreadsheetUrl": "https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/dvs/marriage-divorce/state-divorce-rates-90-95-00-24.xlsx", "nationalUrl": "https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/dvs/marriage-divorce/national-marriage-divorce-rates-00-24.pdf", "definition": "Provisional divorces and annulments by state of occurrence per 1,000 total population residing in the area. Some jurisdictions include divorce petitions or legal separations.", "notes": "The U.S. reporting area covers 45 states plus D.C.; California, Hawaii, Indiana, Minnesota and New Mexico are unavailable. These provisional occurrence-based rates include annulments, and some jurisdictions include petitions or legal separations. Missing data are not zero." } }, "definitions": { "refinedRate": "Women who divorced in the past 12 months per 1,000 married women aged 15 and older; ACS survey estimate.", "refinedMoe90": "Published margin of error at the 90% confidence level. Null means an exact numeric state margin was not published in the cited figures; error-bar widths have not been estimated.", "cdcRate": "Provisional divorces and annulments by state of occurrence per 1,000 total population residing in the area. Some jurisdictions include divorce petitions or legal separations.", "cdcMissing": "Null means data unavailable in the CDC 2024 table; it does not mean zero.", "comparison": "These annual rates use different denominators and source systems. Neither measures the lifetime probability that a marriage will end in divorce." }, "coverage": { "refined": "50 states and District of Columbia", "cdc": "45 states and District of Columbia", "cdcExcludedAbbrs": [ "CA", "HI", "IN", "MN", "NM" ], "cdcUsNote": "The U.S. CDC rate and count cover the reporting area only; five states are excluded." }, "us": { "abbr": "US", "name": "United States", "refinedRate": 14.2, "refinedMoe90": 0.3, "cdcRate": 2.3, "maleRefinedRate": 12.4, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 881775, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 986810 }, "states": [ { "abbr": "AL", "name": "Alabama", "refinedRate": 18.0, "refinedMoe90": 2.3, "cdcRate": 2.9, "maleRefinedRate": 16.8, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 17970, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 19193, "fee": { "amountMin": 324, "amountMax": 324, "scope": "county_example", "jurisdiction": "Madison County, Alabama", "feeLabel": "Initial divorce filing fee — Madison County example", "notes": "County example, not a statewide fee. The clerk lists the same filing fee for contested and uncontested divorces, with or without children. Service of process is additional.", "sourceUrl": "https://madison.alacourt.gov/filing-fees/", "sourceTitle": "Madison County Circuit Court — Filing Fees", "effectiveDate": null, "currency": "USD", "reviewed": "2026-10-28", "verified": true } }, { "abbr": "AK", "name": "Alaska", "refinedRate": 17.6, "refinedMoe90": null, "cdcRate": 3.1, "maleRefinedRate": 8.1, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 1279, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 2601, "fee": { "amountMin": 250, "amountMax": 250, "scope": "statewide", "jurisdiction": "Alaska Court System", "feeLabel": "Initial divorce or dissolution filing fee", "notes": "Official schedule groups divorce, dissolution, custody and paternity at $250. Fee-waiver instructions are on the same court page.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.courts.alaska.gov/shc/courtfees.htm", "sourceTitle": "Alaska Court System — Filing Fees & Fee Waiver", "effectiveDate": "2023-05-01", "currency": "USD", "reviewed": "2026-10-28", "verified": true } }, { "abbr": "AZ", "name": "Arizona", "refinedRate": 14.3, "refinedMoe90": null, "cdcRate": 2.1, "maleRefinedRate": 13.8, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 21771, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 22150, "fee": { "amountMin": 376, "amountMax": 376, "scope": "county_example", "jurisdiction": "Maricopa County, Arizona", "feeLabel": "Dissolution petition filing fee — Maricopa County example", "notes": "Standard petition, with or without children. This is a county total, not the lower statewide statutory base. The clerk separately lists a $331.50 summary consent decree filing option. Response and service fees are separate.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.clerkofcourt.maricopa.gov/services/filings/filing-fees", "sourceTitle": "Maricopa County Clerk of Superior Court — Filing Fees", "effectiveDate": null, "currency": "USD", "reviewed": "2026-10-28", "verified": true } }, { "abbr": "AR", "name": "Arkansas", "refinedRate": 17.9, "refinedMoe90": null, "cdcRate": 3.3, "maleRefinedRate": 12.8, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 8364, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 11824, "fee": { "amountMin": 165, "amountMax": 165, "scope": "county_example", "jurisdiction": "Benton County, Arkansas", "feeLabel": "Initial domestic-relations filing fee — Benton County example", "notes": "The county court schedule lists $165 to initiate a civil or domestic cause in circuit court. Summons issuance and service are separate. County example; no statewide range is inferred.", "sourceUrl": "https://bentoncountyar.gov/circuit-clerk/court-fees/", "sourceTitle": "Benton County Circuit Clerk — Court Fees", "effectiveDate": null, "currency": "USD", "reviewed": "2026-10-28", "verified": true } }, { "abbr": "CA", "name": "California", "refinedRate": 13.1, "refinedMoe90": null, "cdcRate": null, "maleRefinedRate": 11.2, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 90342, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 102058, "fee": { "amountMin": 435, "amountMax": 450, "scope": "state_range", "jurisdiction": "California Superior Courts", "feeLabel": "Initial divorce filing fee", "notes": "The California Courts self-help guide gives a $435–$450 filing-fee range. Check the filing court for the exact amount. The same guide links to fee-waiver instructions.", "sourceUrl": "https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/divorce/start-divorce/file", "sourceTitle": "California Courts — File Your Divorce Forms", "effectiveDate": null, "currency": "USD", "reviewed": "2026-10-28", "verified": true, "summary": "The exact charge within this published range depends on the filing court." } }, { "abbr": "CO", "name": "Colorado", "refinedRate": 14.8, "refinedMoe90": null, "cdcRate": 2.9, "maleRefinedRate": 14.7, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 19820, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 19164, "fee": { "amountMin": 260, "amountMax": 260, "scope": "statewide", "jurisdiction": "Colorado Judicial Branch", "feeLabel": "Initial divorce petition filing fee", "notes": "Current Family–Domestic Relations schedule lists $260 for divorce, separation, annulment or a declaration of marital status. The response fee is separate. The page links to fee-waiver guidance.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/es/topic/207", "sourceTitle": "Colorado Judicial Branch — List of Fees", "effectiveDate": "2025-01-01", "currency": "USD", "reviewed": "2026-10-28", "verified": true } }, { "abbr": "CT", "name": "Connecticut", "refinedRate": 14.4, "refinedMoe90": null, "cdcRate": 2.5, "maleRefinedRate": 9.0, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 6750, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 10572, "fee": { "amountMin": 360, "amountMax": 360, "scope": "statewide", "jurisdiction": "Connecticut Superior Court", "feeLabel": "Initial court entry fee", "notes": "Standard Superior Court civil entry fee under §52-259, also listed in the Judicial Branch 2026 Directory. Dissolution actions are commenced as civil actions under §46b-45. Service and other case expenses are separate. Fee waivers are addressed in §52-259b.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/pub/chap_901.htm", "sourceTitle": "Connecticut General Statutes — §52-259 Court Fees", "effectiveDate": "2016-07-01", "currency": "USD", "reviewed": "2026-10-28", "verified": true } }, { "abbr": "DE", "name": "Delaware", "refinedRate": 15.8, "refinedMoe90": null, "cdcRate": 2.4, "maleRefinedRate": 16.8, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 3718, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 3450, "fee": { "amountMin": 175, "amountMax": 175, "scope": "statewide", "jurisdiction": "Delaware Family Court", "feeLabel": "Initial divorce filing fee, including court security assessment", "notes": "$165 civil divorce filing fee plus the mandatory $10 court security assessment. Additional ancillary-matter, service or publication charges may apply.", "sourceUrl": "https://courts.delaware.gov/forms/download.aspx?id=116568", "sourceTitle": "Delaware Family Court — Schedule of Assessed Costs", "effectiveDate": "2026-07-20", "currency": "USD", "reviewed": "2026-10-28", "verified": true, "summary": "Includes the $165 filing charge and mandatory $10 court security assessment." } }, { "abbr": "DC", "name": "District of Columbia", "refinedRate": 17.6, "refinedMoe90": null, "cdcRate": 2.1, "maleRefinedRate": 12.5, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 1297, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 1618, "fee": { "amountMin": 80, "amountMax": 80, "scope": "statewide", "jurisdiction": "District of Columbia Superior Court, Family Court", "feeLabel": "Initial divorce complaint or petition filing fee", "notes": "General Family Rule C sets the initial complaint or petition fee at $80. Motions, counterclaims and later filings have separate fees. The rule notes a fee-waiver route under D.C. Code §15-712.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.dccourts.gov/sites/default/files/rules-superior-court/General%20Family%20Rule%20C.%20Fees.pdf", "sourceTitle": "D.C. Superior Court — General Family Rule C: Fees", "effectiveDate": null, "currency": "USD", "reviewed": "2026-10-28", "verified": true } }, { "abbr": "FL", "name": "Florida", "refinedRate": 15.1, "refinedMoe90": null, "cdcRate": 2.8, "maleRefinedRate": 12.3, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 61924, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 73783, "fee": { "amountMin": 409, "amountMax": 409, "scope": "county_example", "jurisdiction": "Miami-Dade County, Florida", "feeLabel": "Dissolution filing fee — Miami-Dade County example", "notes": "County example, not a statewide fee. The clerk lists $409 for dissolution of marriage; its simplified-divorce page lists the same amount. Service and other expenses are additional.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.miamidadeclerk.gov/clerk/family-court.page", "sourceTitle": "Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court — Civil & Family Court Fees", "effectiveDate": null, "currency": "USD", "reviewed": "2026-10-28", "verified": true } }, { "abbr": "GA", "name": "Georgia", "refinedRate": 15.4, "refinedMoe90": null, "cdcRate": 2.2, "maleRefinedRate": 12.2, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 27653, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 34483, "fee": { "amountMin": 223, "amountMax": 223, "scope": "county_example", "jurisdiction": "Fulton County, Georgia", "feeLabel": "Initial divorce filing fee — Fulton County example", "notes": "County example. The clerk’s dated schedule lists $223 for the divorce filing. Service of process is separate.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.fultonclerk.org/400/Fee-Schedule", "sourceTitle": "Fulton County Superior Court Clerk — Fee Schedule", "effectiveDate": "2024-07-01", "currency": "USD", "reviewed": "2026-10-28", "verified": true } }, { "abbr": "HI", "name": "Hawaii", "refinedRate": 13.1, "refinedMoe90": null, "cdcRate": null, "maleRefinedRate": 10.0, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 3040, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 3880, "fee": { "amountMin": 215, "amountMax": 265, "scope": "state_range", "jurisdiction": "Hawaii Family Courts", "feeLabel": "Initial divorce filing fee — depends on minor children", "notes": "$215 without minor children; $265 with minor children. The $265 charge includes the $50 parent-education surcharge. The published court schedule is marked updated June 17, 2022.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Civil-Filing-Fees.pdf", "sourceTitle": "Hawaii Judiciary — Family Court Filing Fee Listing", "effectiveDate": null, "currency": "USD", "reviewed": "2026-10-28", "verified": true, "summary": "$215 without minor children; $265 with minor children, including the parent-education surcharge." } }, { "abbr": "ID", "name": "Idaho", "refinedRate": 11.2, "refinedMoe90": 2.5, "cdcRate": 3.2, "maleRefinedRate": 12.5, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 5691, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 4957, "fee": { "amountMin": 207, "amountMax": 207, "scope": "statewide", "jurisdiction": "Idaho Courts", "feeLabel": "Initial divorce filing fee", "notes": "The court self-help page lists $207 for divorce both with and without children. The $136 response fee is separate.", "sourceUrl": "https://courtselfhelp.idaho.gov/Forms/divorce", "sourceTitle": "Idaho Court Assistance Office — Divorce", "effectiveDate": null, "currency": "USD", "reviewed": "2026-10-28", "verified": true } }, { "abbr": "IL", "name": "Illinois", "refinedRate": 12.9, "refinedMoe90": null, "cdcRate": 1.3, "maleRefinedRate": 11.4, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 29479, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 32551, "fee": { "amountMin": 388, "amountMax": 388, "scope": "county_example", "jurisdiction": "Cook County, Illinois", "feeLabel": "Dissolution petition filing fee — Cook County example", "notes": "County example for the standard public new-case filing fee. Appearance, service and other case expenses are separate.", "sourceUrl": "https://services.cookcountyclerkofcourt.org/forms/Forms/pdf_files/CCDR0703.pdf", "sourceTitle": "Cook County Circuit Court — Domestic Relations Division Fee Schedule", "effectiveDate": "2022-01-01", "currency": "USD", "reviewed": "2026-10-28", "verified": true } }, { "abbr": "IN", "name": "Indiana", "refinedRate": 15.4, "refinedMoe90": null, "cdcRate": null, "maleRefinedRate": 14.3, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 20503, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 21813, "fee": { "amountMin": 177, "amountMax": 177, "scope": "county_example", "jurisdiction": "Hamilton County, Indiana", "feeLabel": "Initial divorce filing fee — Hamilton County example", "notes": "County example. The schedule lists $177 for domestic relations with or without children. Service of process and payment-processing costs may be additional.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.hamiltoncounty.in.gov/DocumentCenter/View/30258/Fee-and-Cost-Information-for-Civil-Cases-Effective-January-1-2025-PDF", "sourceTitle": "Hamilton County Clerk — Fee and Cost Information for Civil Cases", "effectiveDate": "2025-01-01", "currency": "USD", "reviewed": "2026-10-28", "verified": true } }, { "abbr": "IA", "name": "Iowa", "refinedRate": 14.0, "refinedMoe90": null, "cdcRate": 1.8, "maleRefinedRate": 10.3, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 7239, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 9631, "fee": { "amountMin": 285, "amountMax": 285, "scope": "statewide", "jurisdiction": "Iowa Judicial Branch", "feeLabel": "Initial dissolution filing fee, including decree docketing", "notes": "The official fee page states $285, including filing and docketing of the dissolution decree, and says its fees reflect 2026 legislative changes. Service of process is separate.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.iowacourts.gov/for-the-public/representing-yourself/civil-court-fees", "sourceTitle": "Iowa Judicial Branch — Civil Court Fees", "effectiveDate": null, "currency": "USD", "reviewed": "2026-10-28", "verified": true } }, { "abbr": "KS", "name": "Kansas", "refinedRate": 12.2, "refinedMoe90": null, "cdcRate": 1.7, "maleRefinedRate": 10.9, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 7020, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 7758, "fee": { "amountMin": 195, "amountMax": 195, "scope": "statewide", "jurisdiction": "Kansas District Courts", "feeLabel": "Initial divorce filing fee", "notes": "The Kansas court checklist states a $195 filing fee and a Poverty Affidavit option if unable to pay. The court e-filing schedule also lists marriage dissolution/divorce at $195. Service and other case costs are separate.", "sourceUrl": "https://self-help.kscourts.gov/documents/Checklist-for-Divorce-Without-Children.pdf", "sourceTitle": "Kansas District Courts — Checklist for Divorce Without Minor Children", "effectiveDate": null, "currency": "USD", "reviewed": "2026-10-28", "verified": true } }, { "abbr": "KY", "name": "Kentucky", "refinedRate": 16.9, "refinedMoe90": null, "cdcRate": 2.9, "maleRefinedRate": 15.8, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 15422, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 16128, "fee": { "amountMin": 228, "amountMax": null, "scope": "statewide", "jurisdiction": "Kentucky Circuit Courts — statewide minimum", "feeLabel": "Minimum initial filing fees; local additions apply", "notes": "Minimum consists of $188 civil filing, $20 Access to Justice, and $20 court technology fees. County law-library fees, a $25 court-facilities fee where applicable, and a $5 attorney tax where applicable are additional. This is not a statewide all-in total. Court accounting manual revised July 22, 2026.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.kycourts.gov/Courts/County-Information/Documents/CCCAcctManual.pdf", "sourceTitle": "Kentucky Circuit Court Clerks Accounting Manual — Circuit Civil Fees", "effectiveDate": "2026-07-01", "verified": true, "currency": "USD", "reviewed": "2026-10-28", "summary": "Published minimum. Local and conditional charges are additional." } }, { "abbr": "LA", "name": "Louisiana", "refinedRate": 17.0, "refinedMoe90": null, "cdcRate": 0.8, "maleRefinedRate": 13.7, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 11960, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 14697, "fee": { "amountMin": 337.5, "amountMax": 337.5, "scope": "county_example", "jurisdiction": "Orleans Parish Civil District Court", "feeLabel": "Domestic relations petition (divorce)", "notes": "Orleans Parish example only. Published initial filing amount; later filings, service, copies, and other case costs can be additional.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.orleanscivilclerk.com/Memos/feeschedule2026-07-01.pdf", "sourceTitle": "Orleans Parish Civil District Court — Filing Fee Increase Effective July 1, 2026", "effectiveDate": "2026-07-01", "verified": true, "currency": "USD", "reviewed": "2026-10-28" } }, { "abbr": "ME", "name": "Maine", "refinedRate": 10.0, "refinedMoe90": 2.5, "cdcRate": 2.5, "maleRefinedRate": 10.1, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 3171, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 3167, "fee": { "amountMin": 120, "amountMax": 120, "scope": "statewide", "jurisdiction": "Maine District Courts", "feeLabel": "Entry of a family matter action", "notes": "Initial divorce filing fee. Summons, forms packets, mailing, and service can cost extra; the divorce-process guide also identifies the $120 filing fee.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.courts.maine.gov/adminorders/jb-05-26.pdf", "sourceTitle": "Maine Court Fees Schedule — Administrative Order JB-05-26(A.3-26)", "effectiveDate": "2026-03-09", "verified": true, "currency": "USD", "reviewed": "2026-10-28" } }, { "abbr": "MD", "name": "Maryland", "refinedRate": 13.9, "refinedMoe90": null, "cdcRate": 2.8, "maleRefinedRate": 11.7, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 14885, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 17083, "fee": { "amountMin": 165, "amountMax": 165, "scope": "statewide", "jurisdiction": "Maryland Circuit Courts", "feeLabel": "Initial civil case filing", "notes": "Uniform initial civil filing fee. A $10 attorney-appearance fee applies when represented; service and other separately imposed fees are additional.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.mdcourts.gov/sites/default/files/import/circuit/feeschedule.pdf", "sourceTitle": "Maryland Circuit Court Fee Schedule — Effective September 2, 2026", "effectiveDate": "2026-09-02", "verified": true, "currency": "USD", "reviewed": "2026-10-28" } }, { "abbr": "MA", "name": "Massachusetts", "refinedRate": 13.8, "refinedMoe90": null, "cdcRate": 1.5, "maleRefinedRate": 12.5, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 18242, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 19878, "fee": { "amountMin": 215, "amountMax": 215, "scope": "statewide", "jurisdiction": "Massachusetts Probate and Family Court", "feeLabel": "Divorce filing fee and mandatory surcharge", "notes": "$200 divorce filing plus $15 surcharge. A $5 summons is additional for a 1B or fault divorce; service and other case expenses are separate.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.mass.gov/info-details/probate-and-family-court-filing-fees", "sourceTitle": "Massachusetts Probate and Family Court Filing Fees", "effectiveDate": null, "verified": true, "currency": "USD", "reviewed": "2026-10-28", "summary": "$200 filing plus $15 surcharge. A $5 summons is additional where applicable." } }, { "abbr": "MI", "name": "Michigan", "refinedRate": 12.1, "refinedMoe90": null, "cdcRate": 2.2, "maleRefinedRate": 11.4, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 23702, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 25056, "fee": { "amountMin": 175, "amountMax": 255, "scope": "county_example", "jurisdiction": "Livingston County Circuit Court", "feeLabel": "Divorce filing; varies with minor children", "notes": "Livingston County example: $175 without minor children; $255 with minor children, including the Friend of the Court fee. These are filing amounts, not attorney or total divorce costs.", "sourceUrl": "https://milivcounty.gov/clerk-circuit-court/divorce/", "sourceTitle": "Livingston County Circuit Court Clerk — Divorce", "effectiveDate": null, "verified": true, "currency": "USD", "reviewed": "2026-10-28", "summary": "$175 without minor children; $255 with minor children." } }, { "abbr": "MN", "name": "Minnesota", "refinedRate": 12.1, "refinedMoe90": null, "cdcRate": null, "maleRefinedRate": 10.8, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 13427, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 14656, "fee": { "amountMin": 402, "amountMax": 402, "scope": "county_example", "jurisdiction": "Hennepin County District Court", "feeLabel": "Initial dissolution filing by petitioner", "notes": "Hennepin County example for dissolution with or without children, including summary dissolution. The court lists a separate $5 eFile & eServe processing fee. A responding party may incur a separate appearance fee.", "sourceUrl": "https://mncourts.gov/find-courts/hennepin/fees", "sourceTitle": "Hennepin County District Court Fees — Changes Effective July 1, 2025", "effectiveDate": "2025-07-01", "verified": true, "currency": "USD", "reviewed": "2026-10-28" } }, { "abbr": "MS", "name": "Mississippi", "refinedRate": 19.2, "refinedMoe90": 4.3, "cdcRate": 2.7, "maleRefinedRate": 16.5, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 9644, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 11249, "fee": { "amountMin": 158, "amountMax": 168, "scope": "county_example", "jurisdiction": "Jackson County Chancery Court", "feeLabel": "Initial divorce filing, including required master fee", "notes": "Jackson County example: $158 for a contested divorce; $168 for an uncontested joint divorce, consisting of the $148 filing charge plus the $20 master fee payable at filing by separate check. Service and publication are additional.", "sourceUrl": "https://co.jackson.ms.us/292/Chancery-Court-Fees", "sourceTitle": "Jackson County Chancery Court Fees", "effectiveDate": "2020-01-01", "verified": true, "currency": "USD", "reviewed": "2026-10-28", "summary": "$158 contested; $168 for an uncontested joint filing, including the required $20 master fee." } }, { "abbr": "MO", "name": "Missouri", "refinedRate": 13.8, "refinedMoe90": null, "cdcRate": 2.4, "maleRefinedRate": 14.1, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 18610, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 17930, "fee": { "amountMin": 127.5, "amountMax": 127.5, "scope": "county_example", "jurisdiction": "Jasper County Circuit Court, 29th Judicial Circuit", "feeLabel": "Dissolution filing cost deposit", "notes": "Jasper County example. The court describes this as a cost deposit; service fees are paid separately to the sheriff and other case costs may apply.", "sourceUrl": "https://jaspercountycourts.org/fees-costs", "sourceTitle": "Circuit Court of Jasper County — Fees and Costs", "effectiveDate": null, "verified": true, "currency": "USD", "reviewed": "2026-10-28" } }, { "abbr": "MT", "name": "Montana", "refinedRate": 11.7, "refinedMoe90": 3.9, "cdcRate": 1.9, "maleRefinedRate": 9.5, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 2385, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 2928, "fee": { "amountMin": 200, "amountMax": 200, "scope": "statewide", "jurisdiction": "Montana District Courts", "feeLabel": "Dissolution petition — commencement of action", "notes": "Includes summary and joint dissolution. Official Montana Clerks of District Courts fee schedule is marked updated May 2024; no separate effective date is stated for this fee.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.courts.mt.gov/external/dcourt/docs/feeschedule.pdf", "sourceTitle": "Montana Clerks of District Courts — Civil Fee Schedule", "effectiveDate": null, "verified": true, "currency": "USD", "reviewed": "2026-10-28" } }, { "abbr": "NE", "name": "Nebraska", "refinedRate": 16.2, "refinedMoe90": null, "cdcRate": 2.4, "maleRefinedRate": 12.1, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 5307, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 6965, "fee": { "amountMin": 200, "amountMax": 200, "scope": "statewide", "jurisdiction": "Nebraska District Courts", "feeLabel": "Initial dissolution filing", "notes": "The current statewide schedule lists a $200 total for dissolution. Service and other case expenses are separate.", "sourceUrl": "https://nebraskajudicial.gov/rules/administrative-policies-schedules/filing-fees-and-court-costs", "sourceTitle": "Nebraska Judicial Branch — Filing Fees and Court Costs", "effectiveDate": "2026-07-01", "verified": true, "currency": "USD", "reviewed": "2026-10-28" } }, { "abbr": "NV", "name": "Nevada", "refinedRate": 19.9, "refinedMoe90": 3.9, "cdcRate": 3.8, "maleRefinedRate": 17.0, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 11090, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 12554, "fee": { "amountMin": 299, "amountMax": 299, "scope": "county_example", "jurisdiction": "Clark County, Eighth Judicial District Court", "feeLabel": "Divorce complaint or joint petition", "notes": "Clark County example. The clerk links this revised August 28, 2026 schedule; the PDF retains an October 1, 2019 header, so no fee-change effective date is asserted here. Electronic-filing or service charges can be additional.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.clarkcountycourts.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Rev.-8.28.26-EJDC-Filing-Fees.pdf", "sourceTitle": "Eighth Judicial District Court Filing Fees — Revision August 28, 2026", "effectiveDate": null, "verified": true, "currency": "USD", "reviewed": "2026-10-28" } }, { "abbr": "NH", "name": "New Hampshire", "refinedRate": 15.3, "refinedMoe90": null, "cdcRate": 2.5, "maleRefinedRate": 15.8, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 5050, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 4782, "fee": { "amountMin": null, "amountMax": null, "scope": "statewide", "jurisdiction": "New Hampshire Circuit Court, Family Division", "feeLabel": "Initial marital petition filing", "notes": "A current initial filing amount has not yet been verified against the court’s schedule. Consult the Family Division’s fee schedule for the applicable charge and any additions.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.courts.nh.gov/rules-circuit-court-state-new-hampshire-family-division", "sourceTitle": "New Hampshire Circuit Court, Family Division Rules — Rule 1.3 Fees", "effectiveDate": null, "verified": false, "currency": "USD", "reviewed": "2026-10-28" } }, { "abbr": "NJ", "name": "New Jersey", "refinedRate": 11.0, "refinedMoe90": 1.3, "cdcRate": 2.3, "maleRefinedRate": 9.4, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 19202, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 21882, "fee": { "amountMin": 300, "amountMax": 300, "scope": "statewide", "jurisdiction": "New Jersey Superior Court, Chancery Division, Family Part", "feeLabel": "First divorce pleading", "notes": "Official court fee schedule lists $300 for the first divorce pleading. The $25 parent-education registration fee is additional where applicable; other filing and service charges are separate. Official PDF carries a January 2018 publication date; no fee-change effective date is asserted.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.njcourts.gov/sites/default/files/forms/11112_courtfees.pdf", "sourceTitle": "New Jersey Courts — Court Filing Fees", "effectiveDate": null, "verified": true, "currency": "USD", "reviewed": "2026-10-28", "summary": "A $25 parent-education registration fee is additional where applicable." } }, { "abbr": "NM", "name": "New Mexico", "refinedRate": 13.1, "refinedMoe90": null, "cdcRate": null, "maleRefinedRate": 12.7, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 5064, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 5148, "fee": { "amountMin": 137, "amountMax": 137, "scope": "county_example", "jurisdiction": "Bernalillo County, Second Judicial District Court", "feeLabel": "Initial domestic-relations filing", "notes": "Second Judicial District Court example. Clerk lists $137 for a domestic-relations case; a New Mexico Courts dissolution packet independently states the same filing amount. Service and other case expenses are additional.", "sourceUrl": "https://seconddistrict.nmcourts.gov/about-this-district/clerks-office/", "sourceTitle": "New Mexico Second Judicial District Court — Clerk’s Office", "effectiveDate": null, "verified": true, "currency": "USD", "reviewed": "2026-10-28" } }, { "abbr": "NY", "name": "New York", "refinedRate": 12.3, "refinedMoe90": null, "cdcRate": 2.3, "maleRefinedRate": 11.6, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 45783, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 47357, "fee": { "amountMin": 210, "amountMax": 210, "scope": "statewide", "jurisdiction": "New York Supreme Court", "feeLabel": "Initial index-number filing fee", "notes": "The $210 index number starts the divorce case. Additional court filings are required: the court states that an uncontested divorce has at least $335 in court filing fees overall. Attorney and service expenses are separate.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.nycourts.gov/help/family-issues-divorce/filing-uncontested-divorce", "sourceTitle": "New York State Unified Court System — Filing for an Uncontested Divorce", "effectiveDate": null, "verified": true, "currency": "USD", "reviewed": "2026-10-28", "summary": "$210 starts the case. The court lists at least $335 in filing fees overall for an uncontested divorce." } }, { "abbr": "NC", "name": "North Carolina", "refinedRate": 12.5, "refinedMoe90": null, "cdcRate": 2.5, "maleRefinedRate": 11.6, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 27500, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 29284, "fee": { "amountMin": 225, "amountMax": 225, "scope": "statewide", "jurisdiction": "North Carolina District Courts", "feeLabel": "Initial absolute-divorce filing", "notes": "As of October 28, 2026, the initial charge is $150 for district-court filing plus a $75 absolute-divorce surcharge. Sheriff service and name-resumption fees are additional. A scheduled surcharge increase takes effect December 1, 2026; the applicable total must be checked against the court schedule for filings on or after that date.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/publications/January%202026%20Civil%20Costs%20Chart%20-%20FINAL%2004.09.2026.pdf?VersionId=gyaKoqa8jW26g4FePgQdAPlamB3KIGSe", "sourceTitle": "North Carolina Judicial Branch — Civil Court Costs and Fees Chart, January 1, 2026", "effectiveDate": "2026-01-01", "verified": true, "currency": "USD", "reviewed": "2026-10-28", "reviewAfter": "2026-12-01", "changeNote": "A scheduled surcharge increase takes effect December 1, 2026. Recheck the court schedule for filings on or after that date.", "changeSourceUrl": "https://www.ncleg.gov/Legislation/SummariesPublication/Summary/2026/4/S257-SMRN-114(sl)-v-4/" } }, { "abbr": "ND", "name": "North Dakota", "refinedRate": 14.2, "refinedMoe90": null, "cdcRate": 2.6, "maleRefinedRate": 10.1, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 1727, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 2368, "fee": { "amountMin": 160, "amountMax": 160, "currency": "USD", "scope": "statewide", "jurisdiction": "North Dakota District Courts", "feeLabel": "Initial divorce petition filing fee", "notes": "State schedule lists $160 to file a divorce, annulment or separation petition. Service, copies and the other party's answer fee are separate. A fee waiver may be available.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.ndcourts.gov/Media/Default/district-courts/Court-Fees.pdf", "sourceTitle": "North Dakota Court Fee Schedule", "reviewed": "2026-10-28", "effectiveDate": "2025-07-01", "verified": true } }, { "abbr": "OH", "name": "Ohio", "refinedRate": 14.1, "refinedMoe90": null, "cdcRate": 2.3, "maleRefinedRate": 12.2, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 29746, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 33919, "fee": { "amountMin": 225, "amountMax": 275, "currency": "USD", "scope": "county_example", "jurisdiction": "Franklin County, Ohio", "feeLabel": "Divorce or dissolution filing deposit", "notes": "Franklin County example: $225 for dissolution by agreement; $275 for divorce, with or without minor children. These are initial deposits toward court costs, not a final total. Service is separate; other Ohio counties set different deposits.", "sourceUrl": "https://drj.fccourts.org/Administration/Local-Rules/Domestic-Court-Rules/2-Security-for-costs", "sourceTitle": "Franklin County Domestic Relations Court — Local Rule 2: Security for costs", "reviewed": "2026-10-28", "effectiveDate": null, "verified": true, "summary": "$225 for agreed dissolution; $275 for divorce. These are initial court-cost deposits." } }, { "abbr": "OK", "name": "Oklahoma", "refinedRate": 20.7, "refinedMoe90": 2.6, "cdcRate": 3.3, "maleRefinedRate": 17.2, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 14565, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 17556, "fee": { "amountMin": 258.39, "amountMax": 258.39, "currency": "USD", "scope": "county_example", "jurisdiction": "Oklahoma County, Oklahoma", "feeLabel": "Initial divorce filing fee", "notes": "Oklahoma County Court Clerk lists $258.39 with or without minor children. Summons and service charges are listed separately. This county example is not a verified statewide total.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.oklahomacounty.org/elected-offices/court-clerk", "sourceTitle": "Oklahoma County Court Clerk — Divorce filing fees", "reviewed": "2026-10-28", "effectiveDate": null, "verified": true } }, { "abbr": "OR", "name": "Oregon", "refinedRate": 17.1, "refinedMoe90": null, "cdcRate": 2.8, "maleRefinedRate": 14.1, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 12791, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 15430, "fee": { "amountMin": 301, "amountMax": 301, "currency": "USD", "scope": "statewide", "jurisdiction": "Oregon Circuit Courts", "feeLabel": "Initial dissolution filing fee per party", "notes": "State schedule lists $301 for a party's first appearance in dissolution of marriage, annulment or separation. The respondent's appearance fee and service or other case expenses are separate.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.courts.oregon.gov/Documents/2026_CircuitFeeSchedule_public_eff-2026-01-01.pdf", "sourceTitle": "Oregon Judicial Department Circuit Court Fee Schedule", "reviewed": "2026-10-28", "effectiveDate": "2026-01-01", "verified": true, "summary": "$301 for a party’s first appearance. The other party may pay a separate appearance fee." } }, { "abbr": "PA", "name": "Pennsylvania", "refinedRate": 12.9, "refinedMoe90": null, "cdcRate": 2.1, "maleRefinedRate": 12.0, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 33259, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 34844, "fee": { "amountMin": 334.73, "amountMax": 334.73, "currency": "USD", "scope": "county_example", "jurisdiction": "Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania", "feeLabel": "Initial divorce action filing fee", "notes": "Philadelphia County example. Current Office of Judicial Records schedule lists $334.73 to commence a divorce action. Later filings, custody claims, service and other expenses are separate. Fees vary by county.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.courts.phila.gov/pdf/prothyfees.pdf", "sourceTitle": "First Judicial District of Pennsylvania — Office of Judicial Records Fee Schedule", "reviewed": "2026-10-28", "effectiveDate": "2025-11-12", "verified": true } }, { "abbr": "RI", "name": "Rhode Island", "refinedRate": 16.7, "refinedMoe90": null, "cdcRate": 2.3, "maleRefinedRate": 5.6, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 1230, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 3587, "fee": { "amountMin": null, "amountMax": null, "currency": "USD", "scope": "statewide", "jurisdiction": "Rhode Island Family Court", "feeLabel": "Initial divorce filing fee", "notes": "Current initial filing fee not verified. Confirm the current entry fee and applicable technology or case-processing charges with the Family Court Domestic Relations Clerk's Office; the Superior Court civil fee is not a divorce fee.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.courts.ri.gov/Courts/familycourt/Pages/Domestic-Relations.aspx", "sourceTitle": "Rhode Island Family Court — Domestic Relations Clerk's Office", "reviewed": "2026-10-28", "effectiveDate": null, "verified": false } }, { "abbr": "SC", "name": "South Carolina", "refinedRate": 11.7, "refinedMoe90": 1.9, "cdcRate": 2.2, "maleRefinedRate": 9.2, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 11067, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 13804, "fee": { "amountMin": 150, "amountMax": 150, "currency": "USD", "scope": "statewide", "jurisdiction": "South Carolina Family Courts", "feeLabel": "Initial divorce filing fee", "notes": "Family Court schedule lists $150 for divorce, annulment or separate support and maintenance actions. Service and separately charged motions are not included. Approved fee waivers and specified legal-aid representation can exempt the filing fee.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.sccourts.org/courts/trial-courts/family-court/court-fees/", "sourceTitle": "South Carolina Judicial Branch — Family Court Filing Fees", "reviewed": "2026-10-28", "effectiveDate": null, "verified": true } }, { "abbr": "SD", "name": "South Dakota", "refinedRate": 16.1, "refinedMoe90": null, "cdcRate": 2.3, "maleRefinedRate": 8.0, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 1647, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 3185, "fee": { "amountMin": 97, "amountMax": 97, "currency": "USD", "scope": "statewide", "jurisdiction": "South Dakota Circuit Courts", "feeLabel": "Initial divorce filing fee and surcharges", "notes": "Includes the $50 filing fee, $40 court-automation surcharge and $7 law-library fee shown in the current civil schedule. Service and other case expenses are separate.", "sourceUrl": "https://ujs.sd.gov/uploads/docs/ScheduleCourtCosts.pdf", "sourceTitle": "South Dakota Unified Judicial System — Schedule of Court Costs", "reviewed": "2026-10-28", "effectiveDate": "2025-01-01", "verified": true } }, { "abbr": "TN", "name": "Tennessee", "refinedRate": 16.3, "refinedMoe90": null, "cdcRate": 2.7, "maleRefinedRate": 16.3, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 25226, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 24882, "fee": { "amountMin": 234.5, "amountMax": 309.5, "currency": "USD", "scope": "county_example", "jurisdiction": "Davidson County, Tennessee", "feeLabel": "Initial divorce filing fee before service", "notes": "Davidson County Circuit Court example: $234.50 without minor children; $309.50 with minor children. Includes listed state and county litigation taxes. Sheriff service and other expenses are separate; other counties may differ.", "sourceUrl": "https://circuitclerk.nashville.gov/circuit-court-filing-fees-effective-january-1-2026/", "sourceTitle": "Davidson County Circuit Court Clerk — Circuit Court Filing Fees", "reviewed": "2026-10-28", "effectiveDate": "2026-01-01", "verified": true, "summary": "$234.50 without minor children; $309.50 with minor children." } }, { "abbr": "TX", "name": "Texas", "refinedRate": 15.5, "refinedMoe90": null, "cdcRate": 1.9, "maleRefinedRate": 13.2, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 85973, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 98353, "fee": { "amountMin": 350, "amountMax": 365, "currency": "USD", "scope": "county_example", "jurisdiction": "Harris County, Texas", "feeLabel": "Initial divorce filing fee before service", "notes": "Harris County example: $350 without children; $365 with children, including the additional $15 domestic-relations fee. Citation issuance, service and other expenses are separate. Schedule updated July 15, 2026; other counties may differ.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.hcdistrictclerk.com/common/civil/pdf/Fee_Schedule_Civil_and_Family.pdf", "sourceTitle": "Harris County District Clerk — Civil and Family Cases Filing and Service Fees", "reviewed": "2026-10-28", "effectiveDate": "2026-01-01", "verified": true, "summary": "$350 without children; $365 with children." } }, { "abbr": "UT", "name": "Utah", "refinedRate": 13.7, "refinedMoe90": null, "cdcRate": 3.0, "maleRefinedRate": 10.9, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 8334, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 10391, "fee": { "amountMin": 350, "amountMax": 350, "currency": "USD", "scope": "statewide", "jurisdiction": "Utah District Courts", "feeLabel": "Initial divorce petition filing fee", "notes": "Utah Courts lists $350 for divorce or separate maintenance under section 78A-2-301(1)(b)(iv). Service, document preparation, records and any required courses or other expenses are separate. A fee waiver may be available.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.utcourts.gov/en/self-help/legal-help/procedures/fees.html", "sourceTitle": "Utah Courts — Filing/Record Fees", "reviewed": "2026-10-28", "effectiveDate": "2026-05-06", "verified": true } }, { "abbr": "VT", "name": "Vermont", "refinedRate": 15.5, "refinedMoe90": null, "cdcRate": 2.3, "maleRefinedRate": 13.2, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 1836, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 2131, "fee": { "amountMin": 90, "amountMax": 295, "currency": "USD", "scope": "state_range", "jurisdiction": "Vermont Superior Court Family Division", "feeLabel": "Initial divorce filing fee by stipulation status", "notes": "$295 without a stipulation; $90 with an acceptable stipulation when one or both parties are residents; $180 with a stipulation when neither is resident. The difference becomes due if the case becomes contested or the stipulation is not accepted. Service and parenting-course costs are separate.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.vtcourts.gov/fees", "sourceTitle": "Vermont Judiciary — Family Division Fees", "reviewed": "2026-10-28", "effectiveDate": null, "verified": true, "summary": "$90–$180 with an accepted stipulation, depending on residency; $295 without one." } }, { "abbr": "VA", "name": "Virginia", "refinedRate": 13.2, "refinedMoe90": null, "cdcRate": 2.6, "maleRefinedRate": 14.2, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 27146, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 24700, "fee": { "amountMin": 94, "amountMax": 94, "currency": "USD", "scope": "county_example", "jurisdiction": "Fairfax County, Virginia", "feeLabel": "Published initial divorce filing fee", "notes": "Fairfax Circuit Court's October 2026 schedule lists $94 for divorce. Service, name-restoration recording and payment or electronic-filing charges can affect the amount paid. Other Virginia localities may differ; this is not a statewide total.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/circuit/sites/circuit/files/Assets/Documents/PDF/fees-civil-and-filing-instructions.pdf", "sourceTitle": "Fairfax Circuit Court — Civil Filing Instructions and Fee Schedule", "reviewed": "2026-10-28", "effectiveDate": "2026-10-01", "verified": true } }, { "abbr": "WA", "name": "Washington", "refinedRate": 16.1, "refinedMoe90": null, "cdcRate": 2.5, "maleRefinedRate": 12.3, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 21406, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 27410, "fee": { "amountMin": 364, "amountMax": 364, "currency": "USD", "scope": "county_example", "jurisdiction": "King County, Washington", "feeLabel": "Initial dissolution filing fee", "notes": "King County Superior Court Clerk lists $364 for dissolution of marriage. Service, payment-transaction charges and other case expenses are separate. This is a named county example, not a verified statewide total.", "sourceUrl": "https://kingcounty.gov/dept/dja/courts-jails-legal-system/courts-financial/fees-payments", "sourceTitle": "King County Superior Court Clerk's Office — Fee and Payment Information", "reviewed": "2026-10-28", "effectiveDate": null, "verified": true } }, { "abbr": "WV", "name": "West Virginia", "refinedRate": 15.9, "refinedMoe90": null, "cdcRate": 2.8, "maleRefinedRate": 15.7, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 6132, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 6016, "fee": { "amountMin": 135, "amountMax": 135, "currency": "USD", "scope": "statewide", "jurisdiction": "West Virginia Family Courts", "feeLabel": "Initial divorce petition filing fee", "notes": "The judiciary's petitioner's packet lists $135 to file a divorce petition, consistent with current section 59-1-11(a)(3). Service and any required parent-education fee are separate. An approved fee waiver can remove the filing fee.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.courtswv.gov/sites/default/pubfilesmnt/2024-04/SCA-FC-100.pdf", "sourceTitle": "West Virginia Judiciary — Petitioner's Divorce Packet Instructions", "reviewed": "2026-10-28", "effectiveDate": null, "verified": true } }, { "abbr": "WI", "name": "Wisconsin", "refinedRate": 10.8, "refinedMoe90": 1.8, "cdcRate": 2.0, "maleRefinedRate": 11.1, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 14153, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 13461, "fee": { "amountMin": 184.5, "amountMax": 194.5, "currency": "USD", "scope": "state_range", "jurisdiction": "Wisconsin Circuit Courts", "feeLabel": "Initial family-action filing fee", "notes": "$184.50 without a request for support or maintenance; $194.50 with such a request, subject to the public-assistance exception for the $10 additional fee. The court chart separately lists a $35 electronic-filing fee per party ($70 for attorney-mediators). Service and other expenses are separate. Schedule updated September 2, 2026.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.wicourts.gov/courts/circuit/docs/fees.pdf", "sourceTitle": "Wisconsin Circuit Court Fee, Forfeiture, Fine and Surcharge Tables — Table 1", "reviewed": "2026-10-28", "effectiveDate": null, "verified": true, "summary": "$184.50 without a support or maintenance request; $194.50 with one. Electronic filing adds a separate $35 per party." } }, { "abbr": "WY", "name": "Wyoming", "refinedRate": 18.7, "refinedMoe90": 5.6, "cdcRate": 3.2, "maleRefinedRate": 8.8, "maleDivorcedEstimate": 1233, "femaleDivorcedEstimate": 2543, "fee": { "amountMin": 160, "amountMax": 160, "currency": "USD", "scope": "statewide", "jurisdiction": "Wyoming District Courts", "feeLabel": "Initial district-court filing fee", "notes": "Divorce is filed in District Court. The judiciary lists $160 to initiate a district-court civil action, including $40 for court automation and $10 for indigent civil legal services. Service and other case expenses are separate.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.wyocourts.gov/about-the-courts/frequently-asked-questions/", "sourceTitle": "Wyoming Judicial Branch — District Court Filing Fee FAQ", "reviewed": "2026-10-28", "effectiveDate": null, "verified": true } } ] }