Nevada Divorce Cost Calculator

Nevada divorce filing fees are set county by county. In Clark County (Eighth Judicial District), the fee is $299. Add how the papers will be served, whether you have children and whether you agree, to total the court costs from Nevada's official fee schedules. Runs in your browser; nothing is stored.

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

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Estimated court costs in Nevada

  • Filing fee (Clark County (Eighth Judicial District) example; your county may differ) Source$299
  • Serving the papers (spouse signs the acceptance form)$0
  • Court costs you pay$299

Also note: State statutes (NRS chapter 19) set most of the fee, and each county adds fees under its own code, so Clark County charges $299 and Washoe County $284 for a complaint or joint petition.

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)

Nevada divorce filing fee

Nevada divorce filing fees are set county by county. In Clark County (Eighth Judicial District), the fee is $299. (source)

State statutes (NRS chapter 19) set most of the fee, and each county adds fees under its own code, so Clark County charges $299 and Washoe County $284 for a complaint or joint petition.

In Clark County, if your spouse files a response, they pay $217. In Washoe County the answer fee is $202. (source)

The case is filed in the Nevada District Court, Family Division (county clerk).

Serving divorce papers in Nevada

If your spouse is willing, ask the clerk about a form your spouse can sign to accept the papers, which avoids a service fee.

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

Fee waiver in Nevada

If you cannot afford the fees, file the Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (fee waiver application) (NRS 12.015). The applicant must show the court that they are not able to pay the fee. For a joint petition, both spouses must file separate applications. (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 Nevada

Clio reports an average billed family-law rate of $384 an hour in Nevada 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 Nevada District Court, Family Division (county clerk).
  • 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 Nevada?

Nevada divorce filing fees are set county by county. In Clark County (Eighth Judicial District), the fee is $299. Lawyer fees are extra; Clio's 2025 average billed family-law rate in Nevada is $384 an hour.

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

It depends on the county. In Clark County (Eighth Judicial District) it is $299. Check the fee schedule of the court where you file.

Can I get my divorce filing fee waived in Nevada?

You can ask. File the Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (fee waiver application). The applicant must show the court that they are not able to pay the fee. For a joint petition, both spouses must file separate applications. The court or clerk decides whether to grant it.

Does my spouse have to pay a fee in Nevada?

In Clark County, yes, if they file a response: $217. Other counties set their own amounts.

Sources

Last checked October 24, 2026 against official sources.

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