LegalCostGuide

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

StateFiling FeeUncontestedContestedAvg Hourly RateDetails
Alabama$200$2,800$12,500$230/hrView details
Alaska$250$3,500$14,000$275/hrView details
Arizona$349$4,000$15,000$300/hrView details
Arkansas$165$2,500$12,000$210/hrView details
California$435$7,000$23,000$450/hrView details
Colorado$230$4,500$16,000$300/hrView details
Connecticut$360$5,500$20,000$380/hrView details
Delaware$265$4,800$17,000$320/hrView details
District of Columbia$120$6,500$22,000$430/hrView details
Florida$408$5,000$18,000$330/hrView details
Georgia$215$3,500$14,500$260/hrView details
Hawaii$264$5,000$18,000$340/hrView details
Idaho$207$3,000$13,000$230/hrView details
Illinois$334$5,500$19,000$350/hrView details
Indiana$157$3,200$13,000$240/hrView details
Iowa$185$3,000$13,000$230/hrView details
Kansas$179$3,200$13,500$240/hrView details
Kentucky$148$2,800$12,500$225/hrView details
Louisiana$200$3,000$13,000$240/hrView details
Maine$120$3,500$14,000$250/hrView details
Maryland$165$5,000$18,000$340/hrView details
Massachusetts$215$6,500$22,000$420/hrView details
Michigan$175$3,500$14,500$270/hrView details
Minnesota$365$4,500$16,000$300/hrView details
Mississippi$150$2,500$12,000$200/hrView details
Missouri$163$3,200$13,500$245/hrView details
Montana$200$3,000$13,000$235/hrView details
Nebraska$158$3,000$13,000$230/hrView details
Nevada$299$4,500$16,000$300/hrView details
New Hampshire$252$4,000$15,500$280/hrView details
New Jersey$300$6,000$21,000$400/hrView details
New Mexico$137$3,200$13,500$240/hrView details
New York$335$7,500$25,000$500/hrView details
North Carolina$225$3,800$14,500$260/hrView details
North Dakota$80$2,800$12,500$220/hrView details
Ohio$200$3,500$14,000$260/hrView details
Oklahoma$183$2,800$12,500$225/hrView details
Oregon$287$4,800$16,500$310/hrView details
Pennsylvania$333$5,000$18,000$330/hrView details
Rhode Island$160$4,000$15,500$290/hrView details
South Carolina$150$3,000$13,000$235/hrView details
South Dakota$95$2,600$12,000$215/hrView details
Tennessee$259$3,500$14,000$255/hrView details
Texas$300$4,500$17,000$310/hrView details
Utah$325$3,800$14,500$265/hrView details
Vermont$271$4,000$15,000$275/hrView details
Virginia$86$4,800$17,000$320/hrView details
Washington$314$5,000$17,500$330/hrView details
West Virginia$135$2,800$12,500$215/hrView details
Wisconsin$184$3,500$14,000$260/hrView details
Wyoming$130$2,800$12,500$220/hrView details