Filing Fees for Jefferson County, Domestic Relations Division
All fees reported are current as of August 21st, 2007.
ANNE-MARIE ADAMS, CLERK
DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURTHOUSE, ROOM 100
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35203
(205) 325-5400
DOMESTIC RELATIONS DIVISION FILING FEES
UPDATED 12/17/2003
There is no longer a $10.00 fee for certified mail. Attorneys are required to have postage affixed to the envelope when requesting service by certified mail. For pro se parties, your document will be weighed and you will be given the amount due at the time of filing.
| FILING FEES | |
|---|---|
| $154.00 | Filing new cases, modifications, rule nisi ($10 additional cost if served by Sheriff; additional cost, by weight, for Certified Mail) |
| $257.00 | Modifications and Enforcements ($10 Additional Cost if served by Sheriff; additional cost, by weight, for Certified Mail) |
| $50.00 | Motion for Judgment on Pleadings, Motion for Default Judgment |
| $12.00 | Subpoenas ($10 additional cost if served by Sheriff) |
| $65.00 | Publications (Make checks payable to: Alabama Messenger |
| $28.00 | Affidavit to Terminate ($10 additional cost if served by Sheriff; $9.48 additional cost for Certified Mail) |
| $10.00 | Request of Income Withholding on Job Change ($10 additional cost if served by Sheriff; additional cost, by weight, for Certified Mail) |
| $30.00 | Garnishment ($10 additional cost for each document [writ and notice] if served by Sheriff; additional cost, by weight, for each document [writ and notice] for Certified Mail) |
| $30.00 | Execution ($10 additional cost if served by Sheriff) |
| $30.00 | Attachments ($10 additional cost if served by Sheriff) |
| Court of Civil Appeals | |
|---|---|
| $100.00 | Appeals/Attorney (Payable to Court of Civil Appeals, plus Security for Cost) |
| $250.00 | Appeals/Pro Se (Plus $150.00 Security for Cost and $100.00 to Court of Civil Appeals) |
