Divorce Cost Calculator

Estimate the cost of a divorce in your state — official court fees separated from typical market costs for help and representation. For the full state-by-state picture, see the divorce hub.

State

How contested is it?

Level of help

Minor children involved

Official fees & rules

Court filing fee$250–$400county-set; Harris County $350–$365

Typical service of process$40–$100waivable if your spouse accepts service

Estimated total cost (court fees + typical market costs)

Low

$350

Typical

$425

High

$500

Fee waivers can remove court fees entirely for qualifying filers. Estimates are editorial figures, not quotes or government fees — see how we estimate attorney costs. Official fees verified 2026-08-24 (sources on the state pages). Model divorce-cost-v1.0.

Assumptions behind this model

Court fees use each state's published statewide fee or a large-county example (shown in the official-fees rows).
Attorney ranges are editorial estimates of common flat/retainer arrangements in 2026; heavily contested cases can exceed the high figure substantially.
Document-service range reflects typical online/LDA uncontested packages.
Extras like parenting courses, mediation and custody evaluation are not included unless noted.

Model divorce-cost-v1.0 · Reviewed 2026-08-24 · See our methodology.

LawLintel provides general legal information, not legal advice. Laws, rules, procedures and fees change and can depend on your specific facts and county. Verify important information with the applicable court or a qualified attorney before acting.