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Divorce cost calculator

Answer four quick questions to estimate what your divorce could cost , and see how much a flat-fee online divorce could save you. No email required.

How much do you and your spouse agree on?
Do you have minor children together?
How do you plan to handle it?

Answer the four questions and your estimated divorce cost appears here instantly.

How divorce costs really break down

Every divorce has two separate price tags: the cost to prepare your documents, and the court's filing fee. With an attorney, the first is billed by the hour and is where the well-known five-figure averages come from. With a flat-fee service, it's a single fixed price. The court's filing fee is the same either way.

The number that moves your total the most is whether your divorce is contested. When you and your spouse agree, there is nothing for a lawyer or judge to fight over, so the cost collapses to paperwork and a filing fee. When you disagree, every unresolved issue adds hours, experts, and court time.

Frequently asked questions

How accurate is this divorce cost calculator?
It gives an evidence-based estimate range, not a quote. Real costs vary widely by county, by attorney, and by how much you and your spouse disagree. Use it to understand the ballpark and the biggest cost drivers, then confirm the exact court filing fee with your county court.
What makes a divorce expensive?
Conflict. An uncontested divorce, where you agree on the terms, can cost a few hundred dollars. A contested divorce, where lawyers and a judge resolve disputes, commonly runs $15,000–$30,000 or more. The single biggest way to save is to agree with your spouse before involving anyone else.
What is the cheapest way to get a divorce?
Keep it uncontested, skip the hourly lawyer by using a flat-fee document service, and ask your court about a fee waiver if the filing fee is a hardship. For most amicable couples, the total is a flat document fee plus the court's filing fee.
Does the calculator include the court filing fee?
Yes. The estimate includes a representative court filing fee for your state (these typically range from about $100 to $450 and vary by county). It's paid directly to the court, separate from any service you use.

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