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Fee Waiver Indigency in Delaware

Delaware law provides a process for individuals who cannot afford court filing fees to request a waiver based on indigency. The governing authority is 10 Del. C. § 8802 and Del. Super. Ct. Civ. R. 79, which establish the legal framework for fee waivers in civil cases. Under this rule, a person may seek relief from paying filing fees by demonstrating an inability to pay, as defined by the statute and court rules. The official source at https://delcode.delaware.gov/title10/c088/ contains the exact criteria and procedures. The worked example below shows how the court applies the verified figures from § 8802 to determine eligibility. To estimate a specific result, the DocketMath calculator uses the same statutory framework.

Governing authority

In Delaware, the fee waiver indigency rule is set by 10 Del. C. § 8802; Del. Super. Ct. Civ. R. 79. The verified packet cites 10 Del. C. § 8802; Del. Super. Ct. Civ. R. 79 (https://delcode.delaware.gov/title10/c088/).

Delaware fee waiver indigency: governed by 10 Del. C. § 8802; Del. Super. Ct. Civ. R. 79. The verified packet cites 10 Del. C. § 8802; Del. Super. Ct. Civ. R. 79 (https://delcode.delaware.gov/title10/c088/).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the fee waiver indigency calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.