New Jersey · Forms and fees · Updated Oct 2026

New Jersey divorce forms and filing fees

Where to get New Jersey's official divorce forms and what filing costs: the court's free forms, its self-help pages, the filing fee, the fee to respond, how to ask for a fee waiver, which court to file in and e-filing.

The short answer

What it costs to file in New Jersey: $300 to file the complaint; $175 for the defendant's answer or appearance; plus $25 parenting workshop fee if you have minor children (NJ Courts). If you can't pay: If your income is low you can ask for a fee waiver: https://www.njcourts.gov/self-help/fee-waiver.

Filing fee
$300
Fee to respond
$175
E-filing
Yes
Court
Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Family Part, in the county where you last lived together (or where your spouse lives if you left NJ)

Official divorce forms for New Jersey

Agreeing on everything? See Uncontested divorce in New Jersey.

Filing fee in New Jersey

$300 to file the complaint; $175 for the defendant's answer or appearance; plus $25 parenting workshop fee if you have minor children (NJ Courts).

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 New Jersey

If your income is low you can ask for a fee waiver: https://www.njcourts.gov/self-help/fee-waiver

Where and how to file

Court
Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Family Part, in the county where you last lived together (or where your spouse lives if you left NJ)
E-filing
Yes. Self-represented people can file online through JEDS (Judiciary Electronic Document Submission): https://www.njcourts.gov/self-help/jeds

Filing your divorce papers in New Jersey, step by step

  1. Download the official forms

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

  2. File with the right court

    File with the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Family Part, in the county where you last lived together (or where your spouse lives if you left NJ).

  3. Pay the filing fee

    $300 to file the complaint; $175 for the defendant's answer or appearance; plus $25 parenting workshop fee if you have minor children (NJ Courts).

  4. Or ask for a fee waiver

    If your income is low you can ask for a fee waiver: https://www.njcourts.gov/self-help/fee-waiver.

  5. File online or in person

    Yes. Self-represented people can file online through JEDS (Judiciary Electronic Document Submission): https://www.njcourts.gov/self-help/jeds.

  6. Keep copies

    Make copies of everything you file and keep them together.

Questions about divorce forms and fees in New Jersey

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

$300 to file the complaint; $175 for the defendant's answer or appearance; plus $25 parenting workshop fee if you have minor children (NJ Courts).

How do I get the divorce filing fee waived in New Jersey?

If your income is low you can ask for a fee waiver: https://www.njcourts.gov/self-help/fee-waiver

Where can I get official divorce forms for New Jersey?

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

Can I file divorce papers online in New Jersey?

Yes. Self-represented people can file online through JEDS (Judiciary Electronic Document Submission): https://www.njcourts.gov/self-help/jeds

Which court handles divorce in New Jersey?

Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Family Part, in the county where you last lived together (or where your spouse lives if you left NJ)

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Last checked: Oct 24, 2026.