Maine · Forms and fees · Updated Oct 2026

Maine divorce forms and filing fees

Official forms and court costs for a divorce in Maine: 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.

Quick answer

What it costs to file in Maine: $120 to file a family matter (divorce) case (Maine Judicial Branch fee schedule, A.O. JB-05-26, effective March 9, 2026). If you can't pay: If you qualify because of your finances, the court may waive your filing fees; ask the clerk for the fee waiver application.

Filing fee
$120
Court
Maine District Court

Official divorce forms for Maine

Agreeing on everything? See Uncontested divorce in Maine.

Filing fee in Maine

  • $120 to file a family matter (divorce) case (Maine Judicial Branch fee schedule, A.O. JB-05-26, effective March 9, 2026).
  • Court mediation in a pre-judgment family case is $160 for two sessions.
  • No fee to restore your name in the divorce.

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 Maine

If you qualify because of your finances, the court may waive your filing fees; ask the clerk for the fee waiver application.

Where and how to file

Court
Maine District Court
E-filing
Maine eCourts is being rolled out; check https://www.courts.maine.gov/ecourts/index.html for whether family cases can be e-filed in your court.

Filing your divorce papers in Maine, step by step

  1. Download the official forms

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

  2. File with the right court

    File with the Maine District Court.

  3. Pay the filing fee

    $120 to file a family matter (divorce) case (Maine Judicial Branch fee schedule, A.O. JB-05-26, effective March 9, 2026).

  4. Or ask for a fee waiver

    If you qualify because of your finances, the court may waive your filing fees; ask the clerk for the fee waiver application.

  5. File online or in person

    Maine eCourts is being rolled out; check https://www.courts.maine.gov/ecourts/index.html for whether family cases can be e-filed in your court.

  6. Keep copies

    Make copies of everything you file and keep them together.

Questions about divorce forms and fees in Maine

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

$120 to file a family matter (divorce) case (Maine Judicial Branch fee schedule, A.O. JB-05-26, effective March 9, 2026). Court mediation in a pre-judgment family case is $160 for two sessions. No fee to restore your name in the divorce.

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

If you qualify because of your finances, the court may waive your filing fees; ask the clerk for the fee waiver application.

Where can I get official divorce forms for Maine?

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

Can I file divorce papers online in Maine?

Maine eCourts is being rolled out; check https://www.courts.maine.gov/ecourts/index.html for whether family cases can be e-filed in your court.

Which court handles divorce in Maine?

Maine District Court

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Last checked: Oct 24, 2026.