How much does it cost to file for divorce/dissolution of marriage?
The filing fees for a divorce or dissolution of marriage are set by the clerk of court for the county within which the petition is filed. In Hillsborough County, Florida and most surrounding Tampa Bay area counties the filing fee for any divorce/ dissolution action is approximately $400.00. In a regular divorce action the initiating party, or petitioner, must also serve a copy of the divorce papers on the other side. This requires the clerk of court to issue a summons, for a cost of $10.00, and for formal service of that petition, usually by the Sheriff, for the cost of $20.00.
