Arizona Divorce Cost Calculator

Arizona divorce filing fees are set county by county. In Maricopa County, the fee is $376. Add how the papers will be served, whether you have children and whether you agree, to total the court costs from Arizona's official fee schedules. Runs in your browser; nothing is stored.

Arizona fees checked against official court sources on October 24, 2026.

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Estimated court costs in Arizona

  • Filing fee (Maricopa County example; your county may differ) Source$376
  • Serving the papers (spouse signs the acceptance form) Source$0
  • Court costs you pay$376

Also note: The statewide schedule totals $261; each county adds local fees, and Maricopa County charges $376 with or without children.

An estimate from official fee schedules, not a bill. The fee your court clerk charges on the day you file is the one that counts. (October 24, 2026)

Arizona divorce filing fee

Arizona divorce filing fees are set county by county. In Maricopa County, the fee is $376. (source)

The statewide part of that fee is made up of:

  • Base fee, petition for dissolution of marriage: $176
  • Document storage fund: $15
  • Spousal maintenance enforcement enhancement fund: $5
  • Domestic relations education and mediation fund: $65

The statewide schedule totals $261; each county adds local fees, and Maricopa County charges $376 with or without children.

In Maricopa County, if your spouse files a response, they pay $287. (source)

The case is filed in the Arizona Superior Court (county family department).

Serving divorce papers in Arizona

Your spouse can sign the Acceptance of Service instead of being served, which costs nothing. (form)

Sheriff and process-server fees are set locally in Arizona; ask the sheriff's office in the county where your spouse lives.

Required parenting class

Dissolution, legal separation or annulment cases involving a minor child common to the parties; the court may excuse a party in limited situations. The class costs up to $50. The statute caps the program fee at $50; it may be deferred or waived. (source)

Fee waiver in Arizona

If you cannot afford the fees, file the Application for Deferral or Waiver of Court Fees and Costs (A.R.S. 12-302). The clerk can defer (pay later) filing fees and service costs; waivers, which excuse payment completely, are rarely granted at the beginning of a case. A granted deferral in Maricopa County adds a one-time $35 charge. (source)

The court or clerk decides whether to grant it and which fees it covers; filing the form does not guarantee a waiver.

Lawyer fees in Arizona

Clio reports an average billed family-law rate of $324 an hour in Arizona for 2025. (source) It is an average across lawyers, not a quote. Enter a lawyer's estimated hours above to price them, or enter the rate you were quoted.

What this page does not do

  • It does not file anything. Divorce cases are filed with the Arizona Superior Court (county family department).
  • It does not quote lawyer fees; it prices only the hours you enter.
  • It does not decide fee-waiver eligibility; the court does.
  • It is not legal advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a divorce in Arizona?

Arizona divorce filing fees are set county by county. In Maricopa County, the fee is $376. If your spouse signs the Acceptance of Service, there is no service fee. Lawyer fees are extra; Clio's 2025 average billed family-law rate in Arizona is $324 an hour.

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Arizona?

It depends on the county. In Maricopa County it is $376. Check the fee schedule of the court where you file.

Can I get my divorce filing fee waived in Arizona?

You can ask. File the Application for Deferral or Waiver of Court Fees and Costs. The clerk can defer (pay later) filing fees and service costs; waivers, which excuse payment completely, are rarely granted at the beginning of a case. A granted deferral in Maricopa County adds a one-time $35 charge. The court or clerk decides whether to grant it.

Does my spouse have to pay a fee in Arizona?

In Maricopa County, yes, if they file a response: $287. Other counties set their own amounts.

Is a parenting class required for divorce in Arizona?

Dissolution, legal separation or annulment cases involving a minor child common to the parties; the court may excuse a party in limited situations. It costs up to $50. The statute caps the program fee at $50; it may be deferred or waived.

Sources

Last checked October 24, 2026 against official sources.

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