Colorado Divorce Cost Calculator

Filing a divorce petition in Colorado costs $260 in every county. Add how the papers will be served, whether you have children and whether you agree, to total the court costs from Colorado's official fee schedules. Runs in your browser; nothing is stored.

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

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Do you have children under 18 together?
Do you and your spouse agree on everything?
How will your spouse get the divorce papers?

Leave blank if you are filing on your own. If a lawyer gave you an estimate of hours, enter it here.

Leave blank to use the Colorado average of $327 an hour, or enter the rate a lawyer quoted you.

Estimated court costs in Colorado

  • Filing fee for the divorce petition Source$260
  • Serving the papers (spouse signs the acceptance form) Source$0
  • Court costs you pay$260

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)

Colorado divorce filing fee

Filing a divorce petition in Colorado costs $260 in every county. (source)

If your spouse files a response, they pay $146. (source)

The case is filed in the Colorado District Court.

Serving divorce papers in Colorado

Your spouse can sign the Waiver of Service (JDF 1013) instead of being served, which costs nothing. (form)

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

Fee waiver in Colorado

If you cannot afford the fees, file the Motion to Waive Fees (JDF 205) and Order Re: Court Fees (JDF 206) (Colorado Judicial Branch fee waiver procedure). Household income must be below 125% of the poverty line, or the filer must be enrolled in certain public benefits. (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 Colorado

Clio reports an average billed family-law rate of $327 an hour in Colorado 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 Colorado District Court.
  • 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 Colorado?

Filing a divorce petition in Colorado costs $260 in every county. If your spouse signs the Waiver of Service (JDF 1013), there is no service fee. Lawyer fees are extra; Clio's 2025 average billed family-law rate in Colorado is $327 an hour.

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

$260, the same in every county.

Can I get my divorce filing fee waived in Colorado?

You can ask. File the Motion to Waive Fees (JDF 205) and Order Re: Court Fees (JDF 206). Household income must be below 125% of the poverty line, or the filer must be enrolled in certain public benefits. The court or clerk decides whether to grant it.

Does my spouse have to pay a fee in Colorado?

Yes, if they file a response: $146.

Sources

Last checked October 24, 2026 against official sources.

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