Divorce Cost Calculator
Estimated legal and filing costs for a divorce.
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Results
- Estimated total cost
- $6,850.00
- Attorney fees
- $5,000.00
- Filing fee
- $350.00
- Mediation cost
- $1,500.00
Quick answer
Total divorce cost is attorney hourly fees times estimated hours, plus court filing fees and mediation costs.
total = (attorney rate x hours) + filing fee + mediation cost
How to use the Divorce Cost Calculator
- 1Enter your attorney's hourly rate and an estimate of total hours (uncontested divorces need far fewer hours).
- 2Enter your state or county's court filing fee.
- 3Add mediation costs if you're using a mediator instead of litigating, which is usually cheaper overall.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Attorney hourly rate250
- Estimated hours needed20
- Court filing fee350
- Mediation cost (if any)1500
Results
- Estimated total cost$6,850.00
- Attorney fees$5,000.00
- Filing fee$350.00
- Mediation cost$1,500.00
Frequently asked questions
Uncontested vs contested — how different is cost?
An uncontested divorce can cost a few hundred to a few thousand dollars, while a contested divorce can run tens of thousands.
Can mediation replace an attorney?
Often yes for uncontested cases, significantly reducing total legal hours and cost.
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