How Much Does a Divorce Cost?
Divorce costs vary dramatically by state and complexity. Compare filing fees, attorney rates, and total costs for contested and uncontested divorces across all 50 states.
Uncontested Divorce
Both spouses agree on all major issues including property division, child custody, and support. Significantly cheaper and faster.
$2,500 – $7,500
National average range
Contested Divorce
Spouses disagree on one or more issues requiring court intervention. Involves more attorney time, discovery, and possibly trial.
$12,000 – $25,000
National average range
Divorce Costs by State
| State | Filing Fee | Uncontested | Contested | Avg Hourly Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $200 | $2,800 | $12,500 | $230/hr | View details |
| Alaska | $250 | $3,500 | $14,000 | $275/hr | View details |
| Arizona | $349 | $4,000 | $15,000 | $300/hr | View details |
| Arkansas | $165 | $2,500 | $12,000 | $210/hr | View details |
| California | $435 | $7,000 | $23,000 | $450/hr | View details |
| Colorado | $230 | $4,500 | $16,000 | $300/hr | View details |
| Connecticut | $360 | $5,500 | $20,000 | $380/hr | View details |
| Delaware | $265 | $4,800 | $17,000 | $320/hr | View details |
| District of Columbia | $120 | $6,500 | $22,000 | $430/hr | View details |
| Florida | $408 | $5,000 | $18,000 | $330/hr | View details |
| Georgia | $215 | $3,500 | $14,500 | $260/hr | View details |
| Hawaii | $264 | $5,000 | $18,000 | $340/hr | View details |
| Idaho | $207 | $3,000 | $13,000 | $230/hr | View details |
| Illinois | $334 | $5,500 | $19,000 | $350/hr | View details |
| Indiana | $157 | $3,200 | $13,000 | $240/hr | View details |
| Iowa | $185 | $3,000 | $13,000 | $230/hr | View details |
| Kansas | $179 | $3,200 | $13,500 | $240/hr | View details |
| Kentucky | $148 | $2,800 | $12,500 | $225/hr | View details |
| Louisiana | $200 | $3,000 | $13,000 | $240/hr | View details |
| Maine | $120 | $3,500 | $14,000 | $250/hr | View details |
| Maryland | $165 | $5,000 | $18,000 | $340/hr | View details |
| Massachusetts | $215 | $6,500 | $22,000 | $420/hr | View details |
| Michigan | $175 | $3,500 | $14,500 | $270/hr | View details |
| Minnesota | $365 | $4,500 | $16,000 | $300/hr | View details |
| Mississippi | $150 | $2,500 | $12,000 | $200/hr | View details |
| Missouri | $163 | $3,200 | $13,500 | $245/hr | View details |
| Montana | $200 | $3,000 | $13,000 | $235/hr | View details |
| Nebraska | $158 | $3,000 | $13,000 | $230/hr | View details |
| Nevada | $299 | $4,500 | $16,000 | $300/hr | View details |
| New Hampshire | $252 | $4,000 | $15,500 | $280/hr | View details |
| New Jersey | $300 | $6,000 | $21,000 | $400/hr | View details |
| New Mexico | $137 | $3,200 | $13,500 | $240/hr | View details |
| New York | $335 | $7,500 | $25,000 | $500/hr | View details |
| North Carolina | $225 | $3,800 | $14,500 | $260/hr | View details |
| North Dakota | $80 | $2,800 | $12,500 | $220/hr | View details |
| Ohio | $200 | $3,500 | $14,000 | $260/hr | View details |
| Oklahoma | $183 | $2,800 | $12,500 | $225/hr | View details |
| Oregon | $287 | $4,800 | $16,500 | $310/hr | View details |
| Pennsylvania | $333 | $5,000 | $18,000 | $330/hr | View details |
| Rhode Island | $160 | $4,000 | $15,500 | $290/hr | View details |
| South Carolina | $150 | $3,000 | $13,000 | $235/hr | View details |
| South Dakota | $95 | $2,600 | $12,000 | $215/hr | View details |
| Tennessee | $259 | $3,500 | $14,000 | $255/hr | View details |
| Texas | $300 | $4,500 | $17,000 | $310/hr | View details |
| Utah | $325 | $3,800 | $14,500 | $265/hr | View details |
| Vermont | $271 | $4,000 | $15,000 | $275/hr | View details |
| Virginia | $86 | $4,800 | $17,000 | $320/hr | View details |
| Washington | $314 | $5,000 | $17,500 | $330/hr | View details |
| West Virginia | $135 | $2,800 | $12,500 | $215/hr | View details |
| Wisconsin | $184 | $3,500 | $14,000 | $260/hr | View details |
| Wyoming | $130 | $2,800 | $12,500 | $220/hr | View details |