What a divorce costs in Passaic County.
New Jersey sets court fees statewide, so PassaicCounty charges what every county charges. What's local is where you pay, who answers the phone, and the number your case will carry.
| Fee | Amount | Who pays |
|---|---|---|
| Filing the Complaint for Divorce | $300 | Filing spouse |
| Parents' Education Program | $25 | Each parent (children only) |
| Answer or Appearance (the other spouse) | $175 | Responding spouse |
| Filing a Motion | $50 | Filing spouse |
| Certified copies of the judgment | A few dollars each | Whoever needs them (order 2–3) |
Where Passaic County couples pay
Online: JEDS at njcourts.gov/self-help/jeds, by card, any hour. In person or by mail: Family Division, 401 Grand Street, Floor 8, Paterson, NJ 07505 — phone 973-653-2910 ext. 24390. Once the clerk accepts your filing, your docket number will begin FM-16, the code every Passaic County family case carries.
If paying is a genuine hardship
New Jersey's fee waiver can reduce or remove these fees for filers whose household income is at or roughly below 150% of the federal poverty level with limited liquid assets. Ask the Passaic County clerk for the application, and Legal Services of New Jersey (1-888-576-5529) helps qualifying filers free of charge.
The fees are the small number
Two retained attorneys routinely turn an amicable divorce into a $5,000–$15,000 project. Couples in Paterson, Clifton, Passaic and the rest of Passaic County who already agree on everything can keep the total near the court fees above — and still buy one flat-fee attorney review of their agreement with a fraction of the savings.
Figures are typical amounts to plan with, not guarantees — New Jersey fees can change. Confirm with the Passaic County Family Division before filing. This is general legal information, not legal advice.
Quick answers
How much does it cost to file for divorce in Passaic County?
$300 to file the Complaint for Divorce, plus $25 for parent education when minor children are involved — the same statewide fees every New Jersey county charges. The responding spouse pays $175 for an Answer or Appearance. You can pay by card through JEDS or file at the Family Division, 401 Grand Street, Floor 8, Paterson, NJ 07505.
Where do I pay divorce filing fees in Passaic County?
Online through JEDS (njcourts.gov/self-help/jeds) by card, or in person at the Passaic County Family Division, 401 Grand Street, Floor 8, Paterson, NJ 07505 — phone 973-653-2910 ext. 24390. Your case number will begin FM-16.
Can the filing fee be waived in Passaic County?
Yes — New Jersey's fee waiver is available in every county for filers whose household income is at or roughly below 150% of the federal poverty level with limited liquid assets. Ask the Passaic County Family Division clerk for the fee waiver application, or call 973-653-2910 ext. 24390.