A filing fee is the court charge required to file certain documents in a family law case. In Maricopa County there are filing fees for the initial petition, the response, and certain other documents. Fee amounts change periodically — confirm current amounts before filing.

Fee waivers and fee deferrals are available for qualifying parties who cannot afford the filing fees. A fee waiver excuses the fee entirely. A fee deferral postpones payment.

Filing fees are paid to the Clerk of the Superior Court at the time of filing unless a waiver or deferral has been granted. A document submitted without the required fee may not be accepted for filing.