02. How do I get a divorce and how much does it cost?

If both you and your spouse agree to a divorce – this includes all other issues, such as child support, custody and visitation, and marital assets -- you may obtain and complete the papers for an uncontested divorce by using the court’s Uncontested Divorce Do-It Yourself (DIY) Program, picking up the papers from the Kings Supreme Court Help Center, or printing them from the court's Uncontested Divorce Forms.

If the other person does not want a divorce or disagrees with you about certain issues your divorce will be contested. For more information visit the court’s Divorce Resources page. The filing fees include $210.00 for the index number and $125.00 for the note of issue. If you are filing a contested divorce the cost can go higher depending on how much motion practice will be involved.