New Hampshire Divorce Filing Fees and Costs (2026)
Court Filing Fee
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Divorce Petition / Joint Petition | $260 |
| Certified copies of Final Decree | $10–$25 |
Service Costs (Individual Complaint Only)
| Method | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Acceptance of Service (spouse signs) | Free |
| Sheriff's service | $35–$75 |
| Process server | $50–$125 |
With a Joint Petition, there is no service step — service cost is $0.
Financial Affidavit — No Filing Cost
The Financial Affidavit (NHJB-2065-F) is a free court form. The cost is simply your time to complete it accurately.
Parenting Class Cost (If Children Under 18)
New Hampshire parenting classes for divorce typically cost $35–$75 per parent. Online and in-person options are available.
Fee Waiver — Financial Hardship
New Hampshire waives filing fees for qualifying low-income filers.
How to apply:
- Complete the Petition to Proceed Without Payment of Fees
- File with the Petition or Joint Petition
- Court approves; fee waived
NH Legal Assistance: nhla.org — free legal help for qualifying individuals.
Ancillary Costs
| Item | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| MSA drafting (attorney) | $500–$2,500 |
| QDRO for retirement plan | $500–$2,000 per plan |
| Real estate appraisal | $400–$750 |
| NH Registry of Deeds recording | ~$20–$30 per document |
| Business valuation | $3,000–$15,000 |
| Mediator | $150–$400/hour |
| Parenting class | $35–$75 per parent |
Total Cost Estimates
| Scenario | Estimated Total (self-represented) |
|---|---|
| Agreed, no children, no real estate | $265–$500 |
| Agreed, with children (parenting class) | $400–$700 |
| With real estate and retirement accounts | $700–$3,000 |
| Contested divorce | $5,000–$50,000+ |
Last reviewed: March 2026 | $260 filing fee | Joint Petition = no service cost | Financial Affidavit NHJB-2065-F required | Parenting class $35–$75 per parent | Fee waiver available | nhla.org | NH Registry of Deeds for deed recording | courts.state.nh.us/forms/nhjb-forms.htm
SoLongSoulmate.com Editorial Team
Researched using official state court websites and verified legal aid resources. Filing fees and procedures verified June 2026. General legal information only — not legal advice.
Last reviewed: March 2026 · Verify current fees and forms with your local court before filing.