If you cannot afford the filing and marshal fees, you may submit a fee waiver to the court. A judge may grant or deny your request to waive all or some of the fees. To apply for a fee waiver, you must complete form JD-FM-75 which is a financial affidavit.

Finally, if you have minor children born to the marriage, BOTH parties must attend state mandated parenting education classes (usually held in 2 three-hour session). You may apply for a fee waiver for the classes if you cannot afford them, using form JD-FM-75.