Sunday, May 4, 2014

VIRGINIA Part 62

How much does it cost to file a custody petition?

A fee of $25 is generally required for filing either a custody or visitation petition in court.*  There may be an additional fee for serving the other parent with the custody papers, which is usually done by a sheriff, third party, or process server.

If you cannot afford the filing fee, you may be able to have the fee waived.  Under Virginia law, if you are unable to afford the fees and costs related to your case because you have a low-income, a court can order that you don’t have to pay.**  You can ask the clerk of court for more information about how to do this when you file your petition.

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