Idaho Divorce Cost Calculator

Filing a divorce petition in Idaho costs $207 in every county. Add how the papers will be served, whether you have children and whether you agree, to total the court costs from Idaho's official fee schedules. Runs in your browser; nothing is stored.

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

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Estimated court costs in Idaho

  • Filing fee for the divorce petition Source$207
  • Serving the papers (spouse signs the acceptance form) Source$0
  • Court costs you pay$207

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)

Idaho divorce filing fee

Filing a divorce petition in Idaho costs $207 in every county. (source)

If your spouse files a response, they pay $136. (source)

The case is filed in the Idaho District Court, Magistrate Division.

Serving divorce papers in Idaho

Your spouse can sign the Acknowledgment of Service (CAO FL 2-1) instead of being served, which costs nothing. (form)

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

Fee waiver in Idaho

If you cannot afford the fees, file the Motion and Affidavit for Fee Waiver, with an Order Re: Fee Waiver (Idaho Code 31-3220). The judge must decide you are truly unable to afford the fees; the affidavit asks about income, property, dependents and living expenses, and must show nothing is left over to pay the filing fee. (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 Idaho

Clio reports an average billed family-law rate of $303 an hour in Idaho 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 Idaho District Court, Magistrate Division.
  • 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 Idaho?

Filing a divorce petition in Idaho costs $207 in every county. If your spouse signs the Acknowledgment of Service (CAO FL 2-1), there is no service fee. Lawyer fees are extra; Clio's 2025 average billed family-law rate in Idaho is $303 an hour.

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

$207, the same in every county.

Can I get my divorce filing fee waived in Idaho?

You can ask. File the Motion and Affidavit for Fee Waiver, with an Order Re: Fee Waiver. The judge must decide you are truly unable to afford the fees; the affidavit asks about income, property, dependents and living expenses, and must show nothing is left over to pay the filing fee. The court or clerk decides whether to grant it.

Does my spouse have to pay a fee in Idaho?

Yes, if they file a response: $136.

Sources

Last checked October 24, 2026 against official sources.

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