When you file your divorce paperwork, with or without an attorney, you need to pay a filing fee. However, our state has set up a system where it is possible to get that fee waived. You must first fill out and file an affidavit of indigency form.
When you file, the district clerk will set a hearing date. At the hearing, you present your financial situation to a judge and ask them to waive filing fees. If the court approves your request, you can move forward without paying these fees.
And while that may seem like good news, there are pitfalls that come with self-representation.
Keep in mind that now, the ball is completely in your court. And if you have no prior knowledge of divorce law or procedure, you may be in for a bumpy ride.