Most divorce projects cost between $1,500 and $30,000 per case, with a typical price near $10,000. Prices vary by state and city, so the range below is a planning guide rather than a quote.
Typical divorce cost
$1,500 – $30,000
per case · typical $10,000
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Divorce cost breakdown
- Uncontested, no children$1,500 – $5,000typical $3,000
- Contested, with property$10,000 – $30,000typical $20,000
- Mediated divorce$3,000 – $10,000typical $6,000
What Divorce costs
Includes filing fees, attorney fees, and related costs. Uncontested divorces with no children are cheapest; contested with assets and custody are costliest. Mediation can reduce costs.
Costs by state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Alberta
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- British Columbia
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Manitoba
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Brunswick
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Ontario
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Rhode Island
- Saskatchewan
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- Yukon
Frequently asked questions
Why does divorce cost so much?
Attorney fees dominate. Disagreements on property, support, or custody increase time and costs.
Can I get a cheap divorce?
Yes, if uncontested and you use online services or mediation. But complex cases need a lawyer.
What drives the cost up?
Litigation, expert witnesses, and prolonged negotiations. The more you fight, the more it costs.