The fee of filing for divorce is high; however, the filing can be free for individuals who are unable to pay it. The court filing fees can be waived by requesting the judge to do so; fill out the Application for Waiver of Court Fees to request the waiver.
Utilize programs, such as Illinois Legal Aid Online, to prepare the fee waiver. If the court grants the request to waive the fees, the divorce petitioner does not have to pay filing fees or the costs associated with issuance of service of process during the divorce proceedings.