Understand the Full Financial Picture Before You File
Get a personalized divorce cost estimate for your state in under 3 minutes. Attorney fees, court costs, child support, alimony, everything in one place.
- Avg. uncontested divorce: $2,500 - $5,000
- Avg. contested divorce: $15,000 - $30,000+
- All 50 states covered
Uncontested divorce, one minor child, no real estate.
- Filing Fees$350
- Attorney Fees$4,200 - $8,500
- Mediation$1,200
Total Estimate
$5,750 - $10,050
Average Divorce Cost by State
Hover any state to see average total costs, DCE State Score, and typical timeline. Click to open that state's full calculator.
15 Free Divorce Calculators
Every calculator uses state-specific data and formulas. Select your state for a personalized estimate.
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Divorce Cost Estimator
Full cost breakdown: attorney fees, court costs, and everything in between.
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Child Support Calculator
State-specific formulas for all 50 states - income shares, percentage, and Melson.
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Alimony Calculator
Spousal support estimates based on your state's formula and your specific situation.
Calculate Contested vs Uncontested
See the real cost difference between divorce paths before you decide.
CalculateAsset Division Estimator
Community property vs equitable distribution - what you keep and what you split.
CalculateFiling Fee Calculator
Exact court filing fees by state and county.
CalculateAttorney Fee Estimator
Hourly rate ranges and total legal cost estimates for your state.
CalculateQDRO Calculator
Retirement account division costs and what to expect from the QDRO process.
CalculateMediation Cost Calculator
Session costs, total estimates, and how mediation compares to litigation.
CalculatePrenuptial Agreement Analyzer
How a prenup affects your divorce costs and asset division outcome.
CalculateDivorce Timeline Calculator
How long will your divorce take? State-specific estimates by divorce type.
CalculatePost-Divorce Financial Impact
Your budget before and after. Plan for what comes next.
CalculateLegal Separation vs Divorce
Cost and legal differences between separation and divorce in your state.
CalculateSame-Sex Divorce Calculator
State-specific considerations and cost estimates for same-sex divorces.
CalculateHigh-Net-Worth Divorce Estimator
Complex asset divorces: business interests, investments, multiple properties.
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Not sure where to start?
The Divorce Cost Estimator covers everything in one tool.
The DCE State Score
Our proprietary composite index ranks all 50 states on cost, legal complexity, and how long divorce typically takes. Higher score = more favorable environment.
Top-scoring states
How It Works
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Answer a few questions
Select your state, divorce type, and situation details. No personal information required.
- 02
Get your cost estimate
See a personalized breakdown: attorney fees, court costs, and every line item for your state.
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Plan your next step
Use your estimate to budget, compare options, and prepare for an attorney consultation.
Divorce Cost Guides
Researched, state-specific guides written for people in your situation.
- Cost Guide
Complete Divorce Cost Guide by State (2026)
From filing fees to attorney retainers, understand every cost you'll face, organized by state, divorce type, and complexity level.
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Contested vs Uncontested Divorce: The Real Cost Difference
One decision, contested or uncontested, can mean the difference between $3,000 and $50,000. Here's what actually drives that gap.
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How Alimony Is Calculated in Every State
Some states use formulas. Others leave it entirely to the judge's discretion. Know which category your state falls into before your first attorney meeting.
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Get your personalized divorce report
After completing the estimator, unlock a detailed PDF report with your personalized cost breakdown, state-specific laws, and a step-by-step preparation guide.
- Personalized cost breakdown for your state
- State-specific divorce laws that apply to you
- Alimony and child support estimates
- Asset division approach for your state
- Cost-saving strategies
- Key questions to ask an attorney
- Personalized cost breakdown for your state
- State-specific divorce laws that apply to you
- Alimony and child support estimates
- Asset division approach for your state
- Cost-saving strategies
- Key questions to ask an attorney
- Professional cover page for your attorney
- Consultation questions answered in structured format
- Documentation checklist
- Key issues flagged for attorney review
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