How Much Does It Cost to File a Family Court Case?
This page provides general legal information, not legal advice. Court rules and procedures can change. A qualified attorney can advise you about your situation.
Filing fees depend on the state, court, case type, and whether this is the first paper or a later request. Check the court's current fee schedule and ask about other possible costs before filing.
Separate the filing fee from other expenses
Use the court’s current fee schedule for the exact court and case type. Utah’s current schedule, for example, lists different filing fees for a divorce or separate-maintenance case and for a later petition to modify a divorce decree (Utah State Courts — Filing/Record Fees).
The filing fee is separate from any non-court expenses you choose to incur, such as hiring a lawyer. Use the state directory to reach the court’s current fee schedule, and ask the clerk which fee applies before filing.
Read What It All Costs for a way to track court, document, and professional expenses separately.
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