Divorce Cost by State

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How divorce costworks across all 51 U.S. jurisdictions — the framework, the major differences, and links to the full state-specific guide.

Jurisdictions

50 states + DC

Community Property

AZ, CA, ID, LA, NV, NM, TX, WA, WI

Equitable Distribution

Everywhere else

State-by-State Summary

Click any state to open the full guide with sections, FAQs, and statute references.

State	Property	Summary	Statute	Guide
CACalifornia	Community	The average divorce in California costs between $17,000 and $25,000 with an attorney.	Cal. Gov. Code § 70670	View
TXTexas	Community	The average divorce in Texas costs between $12,000 and $18,000 with an attorney.	Tex. Gov. Code § 51.317	View
FLFlorida	Equitable	The average divorce in Florida costs between $13,000 and $20,000 with an attorney.	Fla. Stat. § 28.241	View
NYNew York	Equitable	The average divorce in New York costs between $17,000 and $30,000 with an attorney.	N.Y. CPLR § 8018	View
ILIllinois	Equitable	The average divorce in Illinois costs between $13,000 and $20,000 with an attorney.	705 ILCS 105/27.2a	View
PAPennsylvania	Equitable	The average divorce in Pennsylvania costs between $12,000 and $18,000 with an attorney.	42 Pa.C.S. § 1725.1	View
OHOhio	Equitable	The average divorce in Ohio costs between $10,000 and $16,000 with an attorney.	Ohio Rev. Code § 2303.20	View
GAGeorgia	Equitable	The average divorce in Georgia costs between $10,000 and $15,000 with an attorney.	O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77	View
NCNorth Carolina	Equitable	The average divorce in North Carolina costs between $10,000 and $15,000 with an attorney.	N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-305	View
MIMichigan	Equitable	The average divorce in Michigan costs between $10,000 and $15,000 with an attorney.	MCL § 600.880	View
ALAlabama	Equitable	The average divorce in Alabama costs between $10,000 and $15,000 with an attorney.	Ala. Code § 12-19-71	View
AKAlaska	Equitable	The average divorce in Alaska costs between $12,000 and $18,000 with an attorney.	Alaska Stat. § 22.15.060	View
AZArizona	Community	The average divorce in Arizona costs between $12,000 and $18,000 with an attorney.	Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-284	View
ARArkansas	Equitable	The average divorce in Arkansas costs between $8,000 and $12,000 with an attorney.	Ark. Code Ann. § 21-6-403	View
COColorado	Equitable	The average divorce in Colorado costs between $12,000 and $18,000 with an attorney.	Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-32-101	View
CTConnecticut	Equitable	The average divorce in Connecticut costs between $15,000 and $25,000 with an attorney.	Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-259	View
DEDelaware	Equitable	The average divorce in Delaware costs between $12,000 and $18,000 with an attorney.	Del. Code Ann. tit. 10, § 8502	View
DCDistrict of Columbia	Equitable	The average divorce in District of Columbia costs between $15,000 and $25,000 with an attorney.	D.C. Code § 15-718	View
HIHawaii	Equitable	The average divorce in Hawaii costs between $12,000 and $18,000 with an attorney.	Haw. Rev. Stat. § 607-5	View
IDIdaho	Community	The average divorce in Idaho costs between $9,000 and $14,000 with an attorney.	Idaho Code § 31-3201	View
INIndiana	Equitable	The average divorce in Indiana costs between $10,000 and $15,000 with an attorney.	Ind. Code § 33-37-4-2	View
IAIowa	Equitable	The average divorce in Iowa costs between $9,000 and $14,000 with an attorney.	Iowa Code § 602.8105	View
KSKansas	Equitable	The average divorce in Kansas costs between $9,000 and $14,000 with an attorney.	Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-2001	View
KYKentucky	Equitable	The average divorce in Kentucky costs between $9,000 and $14,000 with an attorney.	Ky. Rev. Stat. § 23A.205	View
LALouisiana	Community	The average divorce in Louisiana costs between $10,000 and $16,000 with an attorney.	La. Rev. Stat. § 13:841	View
MEMaine	Equitable	The average divorce in Maine costs between $10,000 and $15,000 with an attorney.	Me. Rev. Stat. Ann. tit. 4, § 1057	View
MDMaryland	Equitable	The average divorce in Maryland costs between $12,000 and $18,000 with an attorney.	Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 7-202	View
MAMassachusetts	Equitable	The average divorce in Massachusetts costs between $15,000 and $25,000 with an attorney.	Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 262, § 4	View
MNMinnesota	Equitable	The average divorce in Minnesota costs between $12,000 and $18,000 with an attorney.	Minn. Stat. § 357.021	View
MSMississippi	Equitable	The average divorce in Mississippi costs between $8,000 and $12,000 with an attorney.	Miss. Code Ann. § 25-7-13	View
MOMissouri	Equitable	The average divorce in Missouri costs between $10,000 and $15,000 with an attorney.	Mo. Rev. Stat. § 488.012	View
MTMontana	Equitable	The average divorce in Montana costs between $9,000 and $14,000 with an attorney.	Mont. Code Ann. § 25-1-201	View
NENebraska	Equitable	The average divorce in Nebraska costs between $9,000 and $14,000 with an attorney.	Neb. Rev. Stat. § 33-103	View
NVNevada	Community	The average divorce in Nevada costs between $12,000 and $18,000 with an attorney.	Nev. Rev. Stat. § 19.013	View
NHNew Hampshire	Equitable	The average divorce in New Hampshire costs between $10,000 and $15,000 with an attorney.	N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 490:26-a	View
NJNew Jersey	Equitable	The average divorce in New Jersey costs between $15,000 and $25,000 with an attorney.	N.J. Stat. Ann. § 22A:2-6	View
NMNew Mexico	Community	The average divorce in New Mexico costs between $10,000 and $15,000 with an attorney.	N.M. Stat. Ann. § 34-6-40	View
NDNorth Dakota	Equitable	The average divorce in North Dakota costs between $8,000 and $13,000 with an attorney.	N.D. Cent. Code § 27-05.2-09	View
OKOklahoma	Equitable	The average divorce in Oklahoma costs between $9,000 and $14,000 with an attorney.	Okla. Stat. tit. 28, § 152	View
OROregon	Equitable	The average divorce in Oregon costs between $12,000 and $18,000 with an attorney.	Or. Rev. Stat. § 21.135	View
RIRhode Island	Equitable	The average divorce in Rhode Island costs between $10,000 and $15,000 with an attorney.	R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-29-3	View
SCSouth Carolina	Equitable	The average divorce in South Carolina costs between $10,000 and $15,000 with an attorney.	S.C. Code Ann. § 8-21-310	View
SDSouth Dakota	Equitable	The average divorce in South Dakota costs between $8,000 and $13,000 with an attorney.	S.D. Codified Laws § 16-2-29	View
TNTennessee	Equitable	The average divorce in Tennessee costs between $10,000 and $15,000 with an attorney.	Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-21-401	View
UTUtah	Equitable	The average divorce in Utah costs between $10,000 and $15,000 with an attorney.	Utah Code Ann. § 78A-2-301	View
VTVermont	Equitable	The average divorce in Vermont costs between $10,000 and $15,000 with an attorney.	Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 32, § 1431	View
VAVirginia	Equitable	The average divorce in Virginia costs between $10,000 and $16,000 with an attorney.	Va. Code Ann. § 17.1-275	View
WAWashington	Community	The average divorce in Washington costs between $12,000 and $18,000 with an attorney.	Wash. Rev. Code § 36.18.020	View
WVWest Virginia	Equitable	The average divorce in West Virginia costs between $8,000 and $13,000 with an attorney.	W. Va. Code § 59-1-10	View
WIWisconsin	Community	The average divorce in Wisconsin costs between $10,000 and $15,000 with an attorney.	Wis. Stat. § 814.04	View
WYWyoming	Equitable	The average divorce in Wyoming costs between $8,000 and $13,000 with an attorney.	Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 5-3-206	View

This comparison is general legal information, not legal advice. State laws change, and courts interpret them differently. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed family law attorney in the relevant jurisdiction. DIVORSAY is a technology company, not a law firm.

Divorce Cost by State

How divorce costworks across all 51 U.S. jurisdictions — the framework, the major differences, and links to the full state-specific guide.

Jurisdictions

50 states + DC

Community Property

AZ, CA, ID, LA, NV, NM, TX, WA, WI

Equitable Distribution

Everywhere else

State-by-State Summary

Click any state to open the full guide with sections, FAQs, and statute references.

State	Property	Summary	Statute	Guide
CACalifornia	Community	The average divorce in California costs between $17,000 and $25,000 with an attorney.	Cal. Gov. Code § 70670	View
TXTexas	Community	The average divorce in Texas costs between $12,000 and $18,000 with an attorney.	Tex. Gov. Code § 51.317	View
FLFlorida	Equitable	The average divorce in Florida costs between $13,000 and $20,000 with an attorney.	Fla. Stat. § 28.241	View
NYNew York	Equitable	The average divorce in New York costs between $17,000 and $30,000 with an attorney.	N.Y. CPLR § 8018	View
ILIllinois	Equitable	The average divorce in Illinois costs between $13,000 and $20,000 with an attorney.	705 ILCS 105/27.2a	View
PAPennsylvania	Equitable	The average divorce in Pennsylvania costs between $12,000 and $18,000 with an attorney.	42 Pa.C.S. § 1725.1	View
OHOhio	Equitable	The average divorce in Ohio costs between $10,000 and $16,000 with an attorney.	Ohio Rev. Code § 2303.20	View
GAGeorgia	Equitable	The average divorce in Georgia costs between $10,000 and $15,000 with an attorney.	O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77	View
NCNorth Carolina	Equitable	The average divorce in North Carolina costs between $10,000 and $15,000 with an attorney.	N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-305	View
MIMichigan	Equitable	The average divorce in Michigan costs between $10,000 and $15,000 with an attorney.	MCL § 600.880	View
ALAlabama	Equitable	The average divorce in Alabama costs between $10,000 and $15,000 with an attorney.	Ala. Code § 12-19-71	View
AKAlaska	Equitable	The average divorce in Alaska costs between $12,000 and $18,000 with an attorney.	Alaska Stat. § 22.15.060	View
AZArizona	Community	The average divorce in Arizona costs between $12,000 and $18,000 with an attorney.	Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-284	View
ARArkansas	Equitable	The average divorce in Arkansas costs between $8,000 and $12,000 with an attorney.	Ark. Code Ann. § 21-6-403	View
COColorado	Equitable	The average divorce in Colorado costs between $12,000 and $18,000 with an attorney.	Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-32-101	View
CTConnecticut	Equitable	The average divorce in Connecticut costs between $15,000 and $25,000 with an attorney.	Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-259	View
DEDelaware	Equitable	The average divorce in Delaware costs between $12,000 and $18,000 with an attorney.	Del. Code Ann. tit. 10, § 8502	View
DCDistrict of Columbia	Equitable	The average divorce in District of Columbia costs between $15,000 and $25,000 with an attorney.	D.C. Code § 15-718	View
HIHawaii	Equitable	The average divorce in Hawaii costs between $12,000 and $18,000 with an attorney.	Haw. Rev. Stat. § 607-5	View
IDIdaho	Community	The average divorce in Idaho costs between $9,000 and $14,000 with an attorney.	Idaho Code § 31-3201	View
INIndiana	Equitable	The average divorce in Indiana costs between $10,000 and $15,000 with an attorney.	Ind. Code § 33-37-4-2	View
IAIowa	Equitable	The average divorce in Iowa costs between $9,000 and $14,000 with an attorney.	Iowa Code § 602.8105	View
KSKansas	Equitable	The average divorce in Kansas costs between $9,000 and $14,000 with an attorney.	Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-2001	View
KYKentucky	Equitable	The average divorce in Kentucky costs between $9,000 and $14,000 with an attorney.	Ky. Rev. Stat. § 23A.205	View
LALouisiana	Community	The average divorce in Louisiana costs between $10,000 and $16,000 with an attorney.	La. Rev. Stat. § 13:841	View
MEMaine	Equitable	The average divorce in Maine costs between $10,000 and $15,000 with an attorney.	Me. Rev. Stat. Ann. tit. 4, § 1057	View
MDMaryland	Equitable	The average divorce in Maryland costs between $12,000 and $18,000 with an attorney.	Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 7-202	View
MAMassachusetts	Equitable	The average divorce in Massachusetts costs between $15,000 and $25,000 with an attorney.	Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 262, § 4	View
MNMinnesota	Equitable	The average divorce in Minnesota costs between $12,000 and $18,000 with an attorney.	Minn. Stat. § 357.021	View
MSMississippi	Equitable	The average divorce in Mississippi costs between $8,000 and $12,000 with an attorney.	Miss. Code Ann. § 25-7-13	View
MOMissouri	Equitable	The average divorce in Missouri costs between $10,000 and $15,000 with an attorney.	Mo. Rev. Stat. § 488.012	View
MTMontana	Equitable	The average divorce in Montana costs between $9,000 and $14,000 with an attorney.	Mont. Code Ann. § 25-1-201	View
NENebraska	Equitable	The average divorce in Nebraska costs between $9,000 and $14,000 with an attorney.	Neb. Rev. Stat. § 33-103	View
NVNevada	Community	The average divorce in Nevada costs between $12,000 and $18,000 with an attorney.	Nev. Rev. Stat. § 19.013	View
NHNew Hampshire	Equitable	The average divorce in New Hampshire costs between $10,000 and $15,000 with an attorney.	N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 490:26-a	View
NJNew Jersey	Equitable	The average divorce in New Jersey costs between $15,000 and $25,000 with an attorney.	N.J. Stat. Ann. § 22A:2-6	View
NMNew Mexico	Community	The average divorce in New Mexico costs between $10,000 and $15,000 with an attorney.	N.M. Stat. Ann. § 34-6-40	View
NDNorth Dakota	Equitable	The average divorce in North Dakota costs between $8,000 and $13,000 with an attorney.	N.D. Cent. Code § 27-05.2-09	View
OKOklahoma	Equitable	The average divorce in Oklahoma costs between $9,000 and $14,000 with an attorney.	Okla. Stat. tit. 28, § 152	View
OROregon	Equitable	The average divorce in Oregon costs between $12,000 and $18,000 with an attorney.	Or. Rev. Stat. § 21.135	View
RIRhode Island	Equitable	The average divorce in Rhode Island costs between $10,000 and $15,000 with an attorney.	R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-29-3	View
SCSouth Carolina	Equitable	The average divorce in South Carolina costs between $10,000 and $15,000 with an attorney.	S.C. Code Ann. § 8-21-310	View
SDSouth Dakota	Equitable	The average divorce in South Dakota costs between $8,000 and $13,000 with an attorney.	S.D. Codified Laws § 16-2-29	View
TNTennessee	Equitable	The average divorce in Tennessee costs between $10,000 and $15,000 with an attorney.	Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-21-401	View
UTUtah	Equitable	The average divorce in Utah costs between $10,000 and $15,000 with an attorney.	Utah Code Ann. § 78A-2-301	View
VTVermont	Equitable	The average divorce in Vermont costs between $10,000 and $15,000 with an attorney.	Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 32, § 1431	View
VAVirginia	Equitable	The average divorce in Virginia costs between $10,000 and $16,000 with an attorney.	Va. Code Ann. § 17.1-275	View
WAWashington	Community	The average divorce in Washington costs between $12,000 and $18,000 with an attorney.	Wash. Rev. Code § 36.18.020	View
WVWest Virginia	Equitable	The average divorce in West Virginia costs between $8,000 and $13,000 with an attorney.	W. Va. Code § 59-1-10	View
WIWisconsin	Community	The average divorce in Wisconsin costs between $10,000 and $15,000 with an attorney.	Wis. Stat. § 814.04	View
WYWyoming	Equitable	The average divorce in Wyoming costs between $8,000 and $13,000 with an attorney.	Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 5-3-206	View

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