New York Divorce Cost Calculator

Filing a divorce petition in New York costs $335 in every county. Add how the papers will be served, whether you have children and whether you agree, to total the court costs from New York's official fee schedules. Runs in your browser; nothing is stored.

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

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Estimated court costs in New York

  • Filing fee for the divorce petition Source$335
  • Serving the papers (spouse signs the acceptance form)$0
  • Court costs you pay$335

Also note: The $210 index number is paid when you file; the $95 Request for Judicial Intervention and $30 Note of Issue are paid when the case goes to a judge. Filing a settlement agreement or a motion has its own fee.

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)

New York divorce filing fee

Filing a divorce petition in New York costs $335 in every county. (source)

  • Index number, paid when you file (CPLR 8018): $210
  • Request for Judicial Intervention, paid when the case goes to a judge (CPLR 8020(a)): $95
  • Note of Issue (CPLR 8020(a)): $30

The $210 index number is paid when you file; the $95 Request for Judicial Intervention and $30 Note of Issue are paid when the case goes to a judge. Filing a settlement agreement or a motion has its own fee.

The case is filed in the New York Supreme Court (filed with the County Clerk).

Serving divorce papers in New York

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 New York; ask the sheriff's office in the county where your spouse lives.

Fee waiver in New York

If you cannot afford the fees, file the Affirmation in Support of Application to Waive Court Costs, Fees and Expenses (poor person relief motion) (CPLR 1101). You may ask if you get public benefits, have a low income, or do not have enough money to pay for your household's basic needs and your court fees. The request is a motion with a sworn statement of your finances, and the judge decides. (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 New York

Clio reports an average billed family-law rate of $429 an hour in New York 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 New York Supreme Court (filed with the 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 New York?

Filing a divorce petition in New York costs $335 in every county. Lawyer fees are extra; Clio's 2025 average billed family-law rate in New York is $429 an hour.

How much does it cost to file for divorce in New York?

$335, the same in every county. The $210 index number is paid when you file; the $95 Request for Judicial Intervention and $30 Note of Issue are paid when the case goes to a judge. Filing a settlement agreement or a motion has its own fee.

Can I get my divorce filing fee waived in New York?

You can ask. File the Affirmation in Support of Application to Waive Court Costs, Fees and Expenses (poor person relief motion). You may ask if you get public benefits, have a low income, or do not have enough money to pay for your household's basic needs and your court fees. The request is a motion with a sworn statement of your finances, and the judge decides. The court or clerk decides whether to grant it.

Sources

Last checked October 24, 2026 against official sources.

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