Online Divorce in Santa Clara County: Questionnaire
FAQ
To file for divorce in Santa Clara County, you must complete the necessary paperwork and submit it to the local court’s clerk or via an e-filing system.
The initial filing fee in civil cases in Santa Clara County is $435. An extra may be charged for additional motions or supplementary services.
Due to the mandatory 6-month waiting period imposed by California law, Santa Clara County divorce may be finalized no sooner than in half a year. More complicated cases may drag on for over a year or even two.
