Delaware · Forms and fees · Updated Oct 2026

Delaware divorce forms and filing fees

The paperwork side of a divorce in Delaware: the court's free forms, its self-help pages, the filing fee, how to ask for a fee waiver, which court to file in and e-filing.

In short

The filing fee in Delaware: $165 for a divorce petition, plus a $10 court security fee (Family Court Schedule of Assessed Costs, effective 7/20/2026) Can't afford it? File Form 257P, Affidavit in Support of Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis, with proof of your finances.

Filing fee
$165
Court
Family Court in the county where you or your spouse live

Official divorce forms for Delaware

Agreeing on everything? See Uncontested divorce in Delaware.

Filing fee in Delaware

$165 for a divorce petition, plus a $10 court security fee (Family Court Schedule of Assessed Costs, effective 7/20/2026)

Fees change and many counties add charges, such as service or a parenting class. Ask the court clerk for the exact amount before you file.

If you can't afford the fee in Delaware

File Form 257P, Affidavit in Support of Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis, with proof of your finances.

Where and how to file

Court
Family Court in the county where you or your spouse live
E-filing
You can file the petition and forms by email ([email protected]) and pay by credit card, by mail, or in person at a Resource Center.

Filing your divorce papers in Delaware, step by step

  1. Download the official forms

    Use the court's official divorce forms: Divorce forms (Delaware courts)

  2. File with the right court

    File with the Family Court in the county where you or your spouse live.

  3. Pay the filing fee

    $165 for a divorce petition, plus a $10 court security fee (Family Court Schedule of Assessed Costs, effective 7/20/2026)

  4. Or ask for a fee waiver

    File Form 257P, Affidavit in Support of Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis, with proof of your finances.

  5. File online or in person

    You can file the petition and forms by email ([email protected]) and pay by credit card, by mail, or in person at a Resource Center.

  6. Keep copies

    Make copies of everything you file and keep them together.

Questions about divorce forms and fees in Delaware

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

$165 for a divorce petition, plus a $10 court security fee (Family Court Schedule of Assessed Costs, effective 7/20/2026)

How do I get the divorce filing fee waived in Delaware?

File Form 257P, Affidavit in Support of Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis, with proof of your finances.

Where can I get official divorce forms for Delaware?

The courts publish official divorce forms: Divorce forms (Delaware courts). Their self-help pages explain the process: Divorce self-help (Delaware courts).

Can I file divorce papers online in Delaware?

You can file the petition and forms by email ([email protected]) and pay by credit card, by mail, or in person at a Resource Center.

Which court handles divorce in Delaware?

Family Court in the county where you or your spouse live

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Last checked: Oct 24, 2026.