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For example, if you have an ?uncontested? divorce (under Chapter 208, Section 1A), the cost of your divorce will be somewhere between $220 (the approximately filing fee cost, assuming you don't have attorneys) and $5,000.

Fees NameFeeCertificate of divorce absolute$20Certified copy of a judgment of divorce nisi (This does not include any supporting documents)$20Certified copy of a divorce separation agreement (If you need the total number of pages, please contact the court where the case was filed)$20

In Massachusetts, the filing fee for divorce is currently $215 with a surcharge (as of 2022). If you can't afford to pay, you can ask the court to waive the fees. You'll need to submit an Affidavit of Indigency with your divorce petition or complaint.

In Indian Family Court, notice for the spouse will be sent and inspite of being served with the court notice if the person doesn't respond the court will proceed ex-parte against such person and decide the divorce petition on basis of the evidence of the petitioner and his/her petition on record.

If you are the spouse who filed the divorce papers, you can stop the divorce process at any time before your spouse responds with a Counterpetition (once they respond, you will need to both agree to stop the divorce process). To withdraw your case, you must: Go to the courthouse where you filed the divorce petition.

If your spouse fails to respond, the court will proceed with the divorce so long as service of process has been completed correctly. Whether or not your spouse responds, you and your spouse will have to appear before the court in a hearing scheduled by the clerk.